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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
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Mar. 2025
What cannot be disputed, however, is that the Padres have invested and continue to invest in their team at a level that is well beyond what not long ago was unthinkable in San Diego and is still seen as unfeasible in several places like it.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Seoul has disputed that imbalance.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
The rapper, who is currently riding high from the release of his third studio album, has disputed a report from Billboard claiming that MUSIC moved approximately 298,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Mar. 2025
However, academics have already disputed D-Wave’s claims.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
That version of events was disputed on Sunday by John Pettigrew, chief executive of the National Grid, who told The Financial Times that the airport could have fallen back onto the other substations.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Families of some of the Venezuelans who were deported disputed the government's claims that the men had gang connections.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
Leigh disputed the ruling but declined to comment on the specific allegations.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Goldberg disputed his characterization.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Mar. 2025
What cannot be disputed, however, is that the Padres have invested and continue to invest in their team at a level that is well beyond what not long ago was unthinkable in San Diego and is still seen as unfeasible in several places like it.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Seoul has disputed that imbalance.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
The rapper, who is currently riding high from the release of his third studio album, has disputed a report from Billboard claiming that MUSIC moved approximately 298,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Mar. 2025
However, academics have already disputed D-Wave’s claims.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
That version of events was disputed on Sunday by John Pettigrew, chief executive of the National Grid, who told The Financial Times that the airport could have fallen back onto the other substations.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Families of some of the Venezuelans who were deported disputed the government's claims that the men had gang connections.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
Leigh disputed the ruling but declined to comment on the specific allegations.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputed
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His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The timing coincides with Iran's controversial suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and reports of major internet disruptions across the country, suggesting ongoing tensions and potential preparations for future diplomatic or military developments.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Delegates avoided any controversial subjects that might trigger Washington’s ire, analysts said.—
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semafor.com,
6 July 2025
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Smith unsuccessfully challenged Simpson for his congressional seat in the Republican primaries in 2014 and again in 2022.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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There is the love of Irish and Mexican dance traditions, love challenged by evil sorcerers and family dynamics and the passionate love that ends in tragedy.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The administration has now surpassed what even the strongest proponents of presidential power may have once argued.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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But hemp farmers have long argued that these regulations were excessive – and in 2018, Congress agreed.—
Katharine Neill Harris,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Other users on Reddit discussed vaping aboard planes.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The origins of the deadly virus are still contested and politically divisive.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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The credit for originating the practice is contested by several claimants.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For now, the claims about K2-18 b remain compelling but inconclusive.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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An initial autopsy performed by was inconclusive with further testing needed to determine how the baby died, a city Medical Examiner spokeswoman said Wednesday.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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“Disputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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