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
The dynamic left senators convinced that the deal was the only way to move past their disagreements and reopen the Homeland Security Department.
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Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
There were disagreements over his war with Iran, pride over his immigration crackdown and lots of encouragement to avoid infighting as the Republican Party faces a difficult midterm election.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
In Natural Way, the earlier work, such disagreements exist to make neat narrative statements on the forces that alienate women from one another and from themselves.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
As security officers work without pay, leading many to call out of work or quit, federal immigration agents were dispatched to airports across the country, ramping up a fight in Washington that stems from disagreements over homeland security funding.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Negotiations had stalled in 2023 over certain disagreements, with Canberra seeking greater quotas for lamb and beef exports to Europe while the EU pushed for better access to Australia’s critical minerals and lower tariffs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The silence of the people around us did not erase our differences; the sound of the fireworks in the distance was a callous reminder of the disagreements that did exist.
—Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Mullin’s nomination to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary has moved forward amid a contentious political backdrop, including a standoff over funding for the department and broader disagreements over immigration enforcement policies.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Over the next months, Barr made clear his own disagreements with the foundations of the Russia investigation, moving to dismiss a false-statements prosecution that Mueller had brought against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, even though that investigation ended in a guilty plea.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
There were disagreements over his war with Iran, pride over his immigration crackdown and lots of encouragement to avoid infighting as the Republican Party faces a difficult midterm election.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
In Natural Way, the earlier work, such disagreements exist to make neat narrative statements on the forces that alienate women from one another and from themselves.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
As security officers work without pay, leading many to call out of work or quit, federal immigration agents were dispatched to airports across the country, ramping up a fight in Washington that stems from disagreements over homeland security funding.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Negotiations had stalled in 2023 over certain disagreements, with Canberra seeking greater quotas for lamb and beef exports to Europe while the EU pushed for better access to Australia’s critical minerals and lower tariffs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The silence of the people around us did not erase our differences; the sound of the fireworks in the distance was a callous reminder of the disagreements that did exist.
—Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Mullin’s nomination to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary has moved forward amid a contentious political backdrop, including a standoff over funding for the department and broader disagreements over immigration enforcement policies.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Over the next months, Barr made clear his own disagreements with the foundations of the Russia investigation, moving to dismiss a false-statements prosecution that Mueller had brought against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, even though that investigation ended in a guilty plea.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreements
Noun
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The trial was delayed for years due to motions, disputes over evidence, and calendar conflicts.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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For instance, disputes over the HOA’s authority to impose certain assessments can delay the resolution of financial issues, leaving homeowners uncertain about how to resolve their financial liabilities.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 musician further stressed that this was a creative choice, rather than anything related to the countless controversies Ye has embroiled himself in these past few years (and is ostensibly trying to move past).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2026
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Athlete Caster Semenya, who has been at the center of many controversies due to her naturally high testosterone level, is calling for others to speak up, including Olympic governing bodies in Africa.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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But in a rare but potentially growing number of instances, local law enforcement officers say, frustrations on the Valley’s increasingly congested roads are escalating into threats, altercations and sometimes deadly violence.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lakewood police said officers returned to the area later after receiving reports of altercations, injuries, and a growing crowd of onlookers.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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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Others dropped re-election bids following redistricting fights that scrambled political maps and would have forced them to campaign in new districts.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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While still being finalized, the card features two championship fights.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Postal Service debates raising prices of stamps Steiner told lawmakers March 17 that the price of a first‑class stamp could increase by 12 to 17 cents, possibly raising the cost from 78 cents to 90 to 95 cents a stamp.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Democratic lawmaker, who represents District 62 and chairs the Georgia House Democratic Caucus, is gaining attention at a time when Georgia continues to play an outsized role in national politics — from election battles to policy debates shaping everyday life.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, a lack of Democratic support for weakening the filibuster prevented them from passing that legislation, but Republicans were also vehemently opposed and leaned on arguments about protecting states’ rights.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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During opening arguments, Mark Lanier presented the jury internal company documents from Meta and YouTube that showed tech executives knew of and discussed the negative effects of their products on children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Disagreements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreements. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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