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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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
Earlier this year, the Department of Defense clashed with the company over disagreements regarding use of its models.
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Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
But disagreements over the strait have persisted.
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Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But disagreements over pathogen sharing have slowed lab testing to produce new treatments and vaccines, Bloomberg reported.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
That particular one has certainly been the subject of conversation here in Washington because of just disagreements between members of both parties or even within parties about the full extent of institutional investor involvement in the housing market.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disagreement
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
But disagreements over the strait have persisted.
—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But disagreements over pathogen sharing have slowed lab testing to produce new treatments and vaccines, Bloomberg reported.
—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
That particular one has certainly been the subject of conversation here in Washington because of just disagreements between members of both parties or even within parties about the full extent of institutional investor involvement in the housing market.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disagreement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreement
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The dispute over Mississippi's law dates back to 2024, when the Republican National Committee and Mississippi's Libertarian Party filed lawsuits challenging the ballot-receipt deadline.
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The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.
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Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
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Worth noting Relievers Sam Hentges and Ryan Walker made their first appearances back at Oracle Park since the Pride Night controversy became a national story.
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The controversy began during a segment on the French sports network L’Équipe when presenter France Pierron argued that participating in the World Cup was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should take precedence over family obligations.
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While Blutinger was speaking, history professor Jonathan Roth attempted to take video of the protesters in the hallway and got into a physical altercation with a female student who tried to block him from doing so.
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During that altercation, the other person shot Perkins several times, police said.
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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?
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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.
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More broadly, the technology also reignites debates over how to balance learning efficiency against the risk of cheating.
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The complexity at play in data center debates is often what has prompted moratoriums, with local governments looking for more time to properly take stock of concerns from neighbors and the facts at hand.
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The witness heard the argument and saw O’Neal punch the woman in the face, according to court documents.
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Marlene Zuk, an evolutionary biologist and the author of a 2013 book that debunked some of Voegtlin’s arguments, recalled how the Paleo community dealt with this evidence that challenged their largely carb-avoidant worldview.
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“Disagreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreement. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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