DISPUTATIONS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

disputations

noun

plural of disputation

as in disputes

variance of opinion on a matter a heated disputation over the true authorship of the poem popularly known as "The Night Before Christmas"

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Recent Examples of disputations 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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Noun

The June agreement collapsed after disputes over the memo's vague wording, including language related to who would control the strait.

— Ava Pukatch, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Makary's time at the agency was defined by scientific disputes, leadership changes and a string of media stories detailing low morale and internal dysfunction among staffers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of disputes

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That project was beset by controversies and setbacks, including Essar Steel Minnesota filing for bankruptcy in 2016.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
The Drivecast is The Drive‘s weekly podcast that takes you behind the scenes on the big stories, controversies, and characters shaping the automotive industry and the way our roads look today.

— Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

The economy has produced another set of disagreements, particularly over government spending, employment, and social programs.

— Katie Angell Britannica Editors Oct. 2, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Oct. 2026
The suit also asserted Vista Grande initiated the ER trips in retaliation for the family's disagreements about Tingley's care.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

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