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as in disputes
variance of opinion on a matter
there was some disagreement about what color the missing sweater actually was
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as in quarrels
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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Recent Examples of disagreements
Or one who dismissed concerns from Black New Yorkers by citing disagreements with African leaders.
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David Moore, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas gave fans a glimpse into one of their ongoing disagreements at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday night.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Our petty disagreements, our nonstop partisan bickering, our junior-high level social media dramas seem to melt away when faced with our own mortality.
—Terry Mattingly, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
The negotiations have been mired in disagreements over how mandatory water cuts should be divided among the states.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
But some lawmakers viewed the blocking of the bills as retaliation over political disagreements.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Online, algorithms prioritize outrage rather than understanding, turning differences into divisions and disagreements into identity.
—Reshma Saujani, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the course of the hour-long runtime, all the girls bring their lingering tensions and disagreements to the table and air everything out.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
David Moore, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas gave fans a glimpse into one of their ongoing disagreements at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday night.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Our petty disagreements, our nonstop partisan bickering, our junior-high level social media dramas seem to melt away when faced with our own mortality.
—Terry Mattingly, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
The negotiations have been mired in disagreements over how mandatory water cuts should be divided among the states.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
But some lawmakers viewed the blocking of the bills as retaliation over political disagreements.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Online, algorithms prioritize outrage rather than understanding, turning differences into divisions and disagreements into identity.
—Reshma Saujani, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the course of the hour-long runtime, all the girls bring their lingering tensions and disagreements to the table and air everything out.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreements
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But India’s widening trade deficit with Beijing and border disputes have been a bone of contention between the two.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Wikipedia’s trust infrastructure—which includes citations, edit histories, talk pages and enforceable policies—was shaped in part by disputes among editors and visitors to the site over the coverage of evolution, climate change and health topics.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
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Washington’s choice prioritized American independence over European quarrels.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The republic would treat other nations with civility precisely in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The question ran through a host of controversies and crises involving the School District.—
Anthony Mann,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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While no physical altercations are visible in the video, the shouting underscored heightened tensions between the causes.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The veteran guard has been suspended previously for altercations with other players.—
Matt Schubert,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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According to him, advances in machine learning have yanked questions once trapped inside theological/philosophical disputations into corporate board packs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There were still fights to fight and Perfidia’s restlessness and struggles adjusting to motherhood led her to leave.—
Lindsey Underwood,
Vanity Fair,
13 Jan. 2026
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From high-stakes budget fights to ambitious transit plans and a political cycle already heating up, these are some of the people who will leave their fingerprints on the year ahead.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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Goldman’s interest comes as prediction markets gain visibility amid debates over market transparency and regulatory boundaries.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The importance of information literacy has only grown with the rise of content generated by AI and large language models (LLMs), sparking new debates about reliability, accountability and correction.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
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The three-judge panel was dismissive of many of the arguments made by Peters' attorneys.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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But logical arguments won't change a person's mind unless the emotional foundation is also addressed.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Disagreements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreements. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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