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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2
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
There’s also continuing disagreements that could unravel the deal.
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Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Given the patchy nature of Paleolithic evidence, this matter has provoked many disagreements, which began long before the publication of The Stone Age Diet.
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David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
At the same time, disagreements among friends may expose rivalries, mixed loyalties or gossip that has been circulating beneath the surface.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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
Without those conversations, future disagreements become almost inevitable.
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Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Despite their disagreements, though, the two sides continue to collaborate.
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Caitlin Babcock,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Given the patchy nature of Paleolithic evidence, this matter has provoked many disagreements, which began long before the publication of The Stone Age Diet.
—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
At the same time, disagreements among friends may expose rivalries, mixed loyalties or gossip that has been circulating beneath the surface.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Earlier this year, the Department of Defense clashed with the company over disagreements regarding use of its models.
—
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
Without those conversations, future disagreements become almost inevitable.
—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Despite their disagreements, though, the two sides continue to collaborate.
—
Caitlin Babcock,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreements
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Showdowns over international inspectors caused years of disputes between the US and Saddam Hussein’s Iraq and more recently Iran.
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Council members ultimately said the purpose of the sister city program was to build relationships between communities, not to settle international political disputes.
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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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In a 2024 study, researchers found that chimpanzee mothers tended to step in to defend their children in quarrels—say, over food or space in a tree—in about half of cases the researchers observed in the wild.
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But the Dodgers organization seems to always find itself in the middle of other off-field controversies, and last season was no exception.
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Can Foxx remember a time when all three main wings of local government in Charlotte were dealing with such big changes and controversies?
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During his time with the Pistons, he was known for getting into altercations with opposing players, most recently in February 2026, when he was suspended for seven games following a fight with the Charlotte Hornets.
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Court documents describe multiple violent altercations between Spencer and his wife leading up to the murder and one arrest after Spencer hit his wife and threatened to kill her.
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According to him, advances in machine learning have yanked questions once trapped inside theological/philosophical disputations into corporate board packs.
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Skoog said he was honored to receive Sayers’ endorsement, saying mayors are focused on delivering results rather than engaging in political fights.
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For five months, sentiment ran consistently negative, dragged down by trade disputes, NATO burden-sharing fights and the general friction between Washington and European capitals.
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The decisions come at a moment when long-standing debates over race and identity have turned toward immigration, increasing racial diversity and the fairness of policies meant to prevent and redress discrimination.
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Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.
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Trump had campaigned on restricting birthright citizenship, arguing that the citizenship clause had been misinterpreted, and attended the April 2026 oral arguments in a first for a sitting president.
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Now, after oral arguments in January, the laws will be protected.
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“Disagreements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreements. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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