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as in questioned
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
a whole slew of relatives eager to dispute his claim to being the sole heir
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as in bickered
to express different opinions about something often angrily
hometown fans disputing with visiting fans over which had the better team
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as in debated
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
in an extended session the city council disputed the need for a new high school
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Recent Examples of disputed
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Those choices will harden into the standard others copy, the way early card-network rules on chargebacks became the template for disputed payments.
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Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The Louisville Counter-Claim Here’s where the story gets genuinely interesting for anyone who loves a disputed first.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
There was violence after the disputed 2025 reelection of 92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who first came to power in 1982.
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Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
After Thompson’s testimony, Muscolino called witnesses, which included city workers, who testified against George’s claim to owning the disputed roadway.
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Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
The disputed ending of the AFCON tournament took another turn yesterday as Morocco was declared champions over Senegal, which was stripped of its title after walking off the pitch during the match.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
After the disputed 2009 presidential election, in which an apparent reformist victory was thwarted, the streets became the only outlet for dissent.
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Karl Vick,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
Late Thursday night the Taliban’s military launched attacks on Pakistani positions along some sections of their porous and disputed border that wends 1,600 miles through rugged mountains and desert.
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Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
This was disputed by one freelancer who is a party to the legal proceedings.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Kohen’s family has disputed authorities’ account of the incident.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Talks unfold under fresh strain from Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon and disputed closures of the vital oil chokepoint, even as a fragile ceasefire holds and Trump threatens Tehran online.
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Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The chamber has disputed that characterization, arguing the bill will drive up costs for consumers.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
The move is popular, with polls finding 74% support, although the evidence for both the mental health impacts of social media and the efficacy of bans is disputed.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Pattie Gonia has disputed those assertions in online videos, but declined to comment further to Fortune, citing the pending litigation.
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Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
McAfee disputed his farm’s connection to many of the outbreaks, including this one.
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CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adjective
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, companies that furnish information to credit bureaus have a duty to investigate disputed information.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Those choices will harden into the standard others copy, the way early card-network rules on chargebacks became the template for disputed payments.
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Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The Louisville Counter-Claim Here’s where the story gets genuinely interesting for anyone who loves a disputed first.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
There was violence after the disputed 2025 reelection of 92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who first came to power in 1982.
—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
After Thompson’s testimony, Muscolino called witnesses, which included city workers, who testified against George’s claim to owning the disputed roadway.
—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
The disputed ending of the AFCON tournament took another turn yesterday as Morocco was declared champions over Senegal, which was stripped of its title after walking off the pitch during the match.
—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
After the disputed 2009 presidential election, in which an apparent reformist victory was thwarted, the streets became the only outlet for dissent.
—
Karl Vick,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
Late Thursday night the Taliban’s military launched attacks on Pakistani positions along some sections of their porous and disputed border that wends 1,600 miles through rugged mountains and desert.
—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
But these claims were disputed, especially as radar measurements show much lower velocities.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
This was disputed by one freelancer who is a party to the legal proceedings.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Kohen’s family has disputed authorities’ account of the incident.
—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Talks unfold under fresh strain from Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon and disputed closures of the vital oil chokepoint, even as a fragile ceasefire holds and Trump threatens Tehran online.
—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The chamber has disputed that characterization, arguing the bill will drive up costs for consumers.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
The move is popular, with polls finding 74% support, although the evidence for both the mental health impacts of social media and the efficacy of bans is disputed.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Pattie Gonia has disputed those assertions in online videos, but declined to comment further to Fortune, citing the pending litigation.
—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
McAfee disputed his farm’s connection to many of the outbreaks, including this one.
—
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputed
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New signs are emerging that the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center in the Florida Everglades may soon shut down, despite conflicting messages from state officials in recent weeks.
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The trial was one of the most anticipated in recent years due to Pino’s prominence in South Florida and because the investigation was controversial from the start.
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Riff questioned Hochman on Thursday about what legal grounds a judge had to halt a payout that the five county supervisors wanted to move forward despite the fraud allegations that first came to light in October.
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Tangipa also questioned how districts would verify eligibility while protecting employee privacy.
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King bickered with fans on social media.
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But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
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By the end of the decade, these issues will be actively and fiercely debated in mainstream society—in the courtroom, on the campaign trail, in the media, around the dinner table.
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These restrictions were included as lawmakers debated how and where the law could be enforced.
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Nearly half saw no improvement or inconclusive results.
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Duckett’s attorneys this spring said an evidentiary hearing was needed after DNA tests conducted in March — ones not available at the time of their client’s arrest decades ago — and the results reviewed by a second lab last month showed inconclusive results as to whether Duckett’s DNA was present.
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Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer came out of the net to go for the ball, as a Ecuadorian player challenged the net.
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Competitors are challenged to inspect damaged vehicles, identify structural and cosmetic damage, develop repair plans, prepare computerized repair estimates and evaluate total-loss scenarios using industry standards, the release said.
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Bland was obsessed with religion, but that did not amount to insanity, the prosecutor argued.
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During the primary the two contenders agreed on most issues, but Valdez argued throughout the campaign that Reynoso wasn't outspoken enough.
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Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
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Speaking last week to IndieWire via Zoom, Schnabel discussed the initial reactions from audiences and critics out of Venice and the subsequent journey to find distribution.
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“Disputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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