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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
Before our daughter was born, my husband and I argued, but always resolved our disagreements.
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Yael Schonbrun, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Debates and disagreements have gotten personal.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The unexpected and ultimately short-lived flight ban near El Paso this week stemmed from disagreements within the federal government over the use of a high-energy laser weapon system to take down drones, multiple sources told CBS News.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Last summer, Kennedy fired his new CDC chief after less than a month over disagreements about vaccine policy.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
The board’s work has been plagued by a strained relationship with other city departments and council leadership as attempts to formalize board regulations have stalled and disagreements over document access and investigation results have emerged.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Federal Reserve officials are still divided over the path of interest rates for this year, stemming in part from disagreements regarding the state of the labor market.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The state water regulators and regional water agencies’ disagreements over water management are common, and they are usually worked through regulatory revisions.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
But as the degree programs have grown in popularity, disagreements continue to emerge between California State University and California Community Colleges as competition for students tightens.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Yael Schonbrun, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Debates and disagreements have gotten personal.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The unexpected and ultimately short-lived flight ban near El Paso this week stemmed from disagreements within the federal government over the use of a high-energy laser weapon system to take down drones, multiple sources told CBS News.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Last summer, Kennedy fired his new CDC chief after less than a month over disagreements about vaccine policy.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
The board’s work has been plagued by a strained relationship with other city departments and council leadership as attempts to formalize board regulations have stalled and disagreements over document access and investigation results have emerged.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Federal Reserve officials are still divided over the path of interest rates for this year, stemming in part from disagreements regarding the state of the labor market.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The state water regulators and regional water agencies’ disagreements over water management are common, and they are usually worked through regulatory revisions.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
But as the degree programs have grown in popularity, disagreements continue to emerge between California State University and California Community Colleges as competition for students tightens.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreements
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Avoid money quarrels with everyone.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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His quarrels with Massie and interest in relitigating the 2020 election seem to animate him more, too.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Florida House unanimously passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would shed more light on state conservation decisions after a series of recent public lands controversies gave little room for public input.—
Max Chesnes Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plus, shifts in attitude toward police are not always about single acts but about the weight of national controversies placed on their shoulders, Cross pointed out.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit claims that Metcalf had a history of being involved in altercations and alleges that Ford Field should have known about Metcalf's history and failed to protect Kennedy.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Clark warned him against becoming involved in any physical altercations.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
30 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
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That set off a flurry of court briefs, legal fights and public protests calling for Torres’s release.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The dominant force in big tech has shifted from online censorship fights, which sharpened questions about platforms’ size and reach, to AI urgency, where the industry and the White House are more aligned.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The same rule that bans smoking and the use of cell phones during debates, among other things, also bars the display of slogans, banners or plaques.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Legal closure, unresolved debates With the misdemeanor plea now entered, Kamau avoids a felony conviction and the uncertainty of a jury trial.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The debate over what the statute covers is playing out in the streets, with videos showing arguments between observers and federal agents about what conduct is legal and what isn’t.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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On the biggest stage — Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals — championships provide exclamation points in barstool arguments.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Disagreements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreements. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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