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

Perhaps sport’s more important diplomatic contribution isn’t resolving disputes at all.

— Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance has blamed the disruptions on labor disputes, financial constraints, and an aging fleet.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

In recent months, OpenAI has become faster at responding to public controversies.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
The vote will occur amid a collection of controversies and arrives at the end of a summer that has cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

Since the drama over debates erupted last week, Jolly’s position appears to have evolved into an ideological one — and a view that almost no other candidate on the Democratic ticket has publicly agreed with.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
California’s 176-page voter guide is dense with ballot measure legalese, policy debates and obscure candidates for statewide office.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of debates

Noun

The organization believes some of these conversations and disagreements among board members are drawing time and attention away from students, many of whom are Hispanic and come from Spanish-speaking backgrounds.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Told through Paula’s perspective, the story delves into the relationship between the two athletes, exploring the challenges, disagreements, and partnership that helped shape one of the most successful eras in Brazilian sports.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

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