1
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 altercations
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
The September 12 report shared that RBW had actually fired Lee in August, citing declining profitability, management difficulties, and disagreements over new artist direction.
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Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Its first-ever color feature, In the Shadow of Honor, which was going to be filmed in Indonesia, was canceled due to disagreements between the two countries related to colonial war reparations.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
In the months that followed, disagreements between Diggs and the Cowboys’ training staff started to bubble concerns to the surface about his approach to off-the-field work in the eyes of the team.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Involving 1,000 adults, the study highlighted that even seemingly small disagreements can escalate into significant conflicts when not handled thoughtfully.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
No matter our views or disagreements, no one should ever have to fear for their safety or for being targeted.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
But families who cannot afford to hire an attorney could find themselves at a disadvantage when disagreements arise over services that cost districts more money, Russell said.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Traditional ideological divides — once centered on policy disagreements — have morphed into a deeper, more personal animosity.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Violence is never the answer for resolving our differences or disagreements.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Its first-ever color feature, In the Shadow of Honor, which was going to be filmed in Indonesia, was canceled due to disagreements between the two countries related to colonial war reparations.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
In the months that followed, disagreements between Diggs and the Cowboys’ training staff started to bubble concerns to the surface about his approach to off-the-field work in the eyes of the team.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Involving 1,000 adults, the study highlighted that even seemingly small disagreements can escalate into significant conflicts when not handled thoughtfully.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
No matter our views or disagreements, no one should ever have to fear for their safety or for being targeted.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
But families who cannot afford to hire an attorney could find themselves at a disadvantage when disagreements arise over services that cost districts more money, Russell said.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Traditional ideological divides — once centered on policy disagreements — have morphed into a deeper, more personal animosity.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Violence is never the answer for resolving our differences or disagreements.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreements
Noun
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International investment treaty disputes are arbitrated under a third-party institution that employs attorneys who specialize in international law and have no particular ties to either party.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The California Governor’s Office disputes Kominski’s characterization of contractor donations as a vector for political influence.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The omission was wrong — whether or not it was related to those altercations — as was the employee’s failure to understand that this is not a business occasion.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Following the altercations, Outside spoke with a dog behavioral expert for insight into what triggers our trail comrades and how best to respond during stressful situations.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
15 Sep. 2025
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But before this, Eververse controversies were not usually 1) a set of armor very clearly being taken from a free activity and made paid and 2) the game being in one of its worst states of all time with player sentiment bottomed out.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the city has also faced a recent string of controversies under her leadership and calls for greater transparency.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fraternal security Gulf states have had significant internal quarrels over the years but remain bound by mutual defense treaties signed decades ago.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Whereas large investors once uniformly supported settlements to avoid costly fights, some now argue that quick capitulations undermine shareholder democracy and give too much power to activists.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-6 defenseman decisively won his fights.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kirk became a Republican hero for motivating and organizing young conservatives through debates and a podcast that criticized Democrats and the left.—
Melissa Galbraith,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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He was known for making regular appearances on conservative media and hosting debates on college campuses.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors and defense attorneys are scheduled to make their closing arguments on Wednesday, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Steer clear of controversial subjects to avoid arguments.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Disagreements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreements. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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