DISAGREES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

disagrees

verb

present tense third-person singular of disagree

as in differs

to have a different opinion the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed

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Recent Examples of disagrees Douglas still disagrees with the Academy’s decision nearly 40 years later. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 The agency that represented Trump through his Apprentice years disagrees. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026 Paige disagrees and puts his own third, saying Jordan’s shot won a championship and Maye’s was closer to a true buzzer-beater. — Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 The department disagrees that the monitors did anything improper, Pels said. — Steve Peoples, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026 But Finland disagrees with how the company has handled its data center buildout. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 City staff disagrees and is recommending that the council deny the appeal on Wednesday and uphold the Planning Commission’s August approval of the project. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The Canadian Museums Association‘s Indigenous Council disagrees with his reasoning. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 And in a world increasingly populated by people who are absolutely certain that everyone who disagrees with them is either ignorant or immoral, our universities could use considerably more of all three. — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagrees

Verb

When a result differs from expectations, leaders should find out why, what changed and what other explanation fits.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
The design differs slightly, but the new models retain the boxy aesthetic, with a camera near the top and a bell button near the bottom.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of differs

Verb

China dissents There is also tension at the conclusion of the G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
These include rising bond yields, recent hawkish speeches, three July dissents from Fed policymakers and energy pricing remaining generally elevated.

— Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of dissents

Verb

Quasars – objects where matter is being ripped apart by black holes millions of times more massive than our Sun – seem to be likely candidates.

— Yjan Gordon, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
In Boston, Rodrigues of the National Parents Union – a nonprofit advocacy and grassroots organization – objects to schools using devices merely to occupy students.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of objects

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Akhtar argues that Spanish-speaking Muslims of Latin American descent are uniquely positioned to act as bridge-builders between Jewish and Muslim communities.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
The company argues that much of the opposition is based on wrong or insufficient information, and contends that its operation wouldn’t drain resources or damage the environment, but would produce a hefty tax revenue boost for Cromwell.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026