1
as in dispute
variance of opinion on a matter
there was some disagreement about what color the missing sweater actually was
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2
as in quarrel
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
a loud disagreement started as soon as we tried to order pizza for everyone
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3
as in difference
the quality or state of being different
there is some disagreement between the accounts on the sequence of events
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Recent Examples of disagreement
Instead, there’s a disagreement about tactics and approach.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Despite the recent trend of disagreements at the central bank, CNBC’s Jeff Cox reports that the Fed is likely to take a patience approach to monetary policy in the near-term.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Chris Patten, the British governor of Hong Kong from 1992 to 1997, said Starmer should be firm in raising disagreements over Lai’s imprisonment and other human rights issues.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Last year, The Pub, a popular bar that was also effectively on the school’s campus, closed over a disagreement with the landlord, which is not TCU.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Despite the recent trend of disagreements at the central bank, CNBC’s Jeff Cox reports that the Fed is likely to take a patience approach to monetary policy in the near-term.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Chris Patten, the British governor of Hong Kong from 1992 to 1997, said Starmer should be firm in raising disagreements over Lai’s imprisonment and other human rights issues.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Last year, The Pub, a popular bar that was also effectively on the school’s campus, closed over a disagreement with the landlord, which is not TCU.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreement
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The ruling advances Chiles toward resolving a dispute marked by errors that cost her the floor exercise bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Games.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The company added programmers’ streaming applications in Spectrum’s expanded basic packages to lower churn and had a slight bump in signups when Disney channels were unavailable for YouTube TV subscribers during a recent carriage dispute.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some of the quarrels that divided Minneapolis city leaders only a few weeks ago, over policing or Gaza or the budget, have faded as people have come together to oppose ICE.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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After all, this dispute is a business quarrel, rather than a personal one; while the lawsuit involves a college and a student, it’s better understood as a team trying to keep its star quarterback.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The buildup has robbed the Pentagon of the element of surprise, but that may not make a huge difference.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The meeting produced some optimism that a deal was within reach, but differences remain about who should give up more water if drought persists.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The controversy began at the end of a planning and zoning meeting last Thursday, when the council member raised concerns about Border Patrol agents stopping people in the community.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The other new entries are DSquared2 (which featured a hot celebrity) and Dolce & Gabbana (which generated heated controversy for its model casting).—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Police believe the shooting might have stemmed from an argument or altercation.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just hours after he was taken into custody, Anderson was involved in a physical altercation with another incarcerated person.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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Ruhe said the debate reflects lessons learned from nearly two years of war.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Fulton County episode and Hanaway’s lawsuit underscore the broader national debate over how elections are conducted, counted, and challenged.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Garnett, a Biden appointee and former Manhattan federal prosecutor, ruled after hearing oral arguments earlier this month.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The paper also raised a common argument against geoengineering—that pursuing these ideas is a dangerous distraction from decarbonization, the best solution to climate change.—
Christian Elliott,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Disagreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreement. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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