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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
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In the meeting, Chief Operating Officer Luis Diaz disputed that claim, but audit director Elvira Sanchez confirmed that information was available before the 2023 contract.
—Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
But reports from several outlets have disputed whether Ring cameras lead to a decrease in crime.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Phypers disputed that anything was stolen.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
But Applegreen disputed that claim and argued Global Partners was promoting misrepresentations and inaccuracies.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Thune disputed Schumer’s characterization of the meeting.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Suiter claimed the county was unable to specifically itemize the various charges that summed to $25,000 — apart from the additional $8,000 for parking — and that the figure had been determined arbitrarily, both allegations that Krueger disputed.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
If that’s disputed, genetic testing usually cannot happen until after the baby is born.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Arunachal Pradesh is a disputed region in the Himalayan mountains along the India-China border.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Meta disputed Nigeria’s findings and decision to fine it, but a tribunal upheld the decision in April.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In the meeting, Chief Operating Officer Luis Diaz disputed that claim, but audit director Elvira Sanchez confirmed that information was available before the 2023 contract.
—Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
But reports from several outlets have disputed whether Ring cameras lead to a decrease in crime.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Phypers disputed that anything was stolen.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
But Applegreen disputed that claim and argued Global Partners was promoting misrepresentations and inaccuracies.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Thune disputed Schumer’s characterization of the meeting.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Suiter claimed the county was unable to specifically itemize the various charges that summed to $25,000 — apart from the additional $8,000 for parking — and that the figure had been determined arbitrarily, both allegations that Krueger disputed.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
If that’s disputed, genetic testing usually cannot happen until after the baby is born.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputed
Verb
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The judge also questioned the authenticity of Combs’ claims of reform, pointing to his assault of Jane in June 2024.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The proposition stems from a legal challenge that questioned Mayor Kevin Hartke’s and two predecessors’ mayoral terms.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, the companies have bickered about the rise of streaming services, in which the media companies are investing billions of dollars and which lure away cable and satellite customers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Communists and socialists bickered over doctrine and orthodoxy.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whether riders need audio is debated among the powers that be at MotoGP, and among fans.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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The question also glances at something that’s being debated among music critics in the press, and among fans — namely, is Swift’s happier existence conducive to making great music?—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Daniels also said the bill could conflict with the higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, which prohibits universities from taking a position on controversial beliefs or policies.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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But residents are demanding reassurance that the land won’t be used for controversial projects dividing other communities, such as data centers.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trump officials have been warned internally that permanent firings during the shutdown could be effectively challenged as violations of appropriations law, according to a senior government official.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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What unites all these titles is the fact they’ve been challenged by courts in Colorado or around the country.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to The Associated Press, the Justice Department argued in a July memo that grants for HSIs were unconstitutional because they were reserved for schools that have at least 25% Hispanic enrollment.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Beneath Nkrumah’s elaborate rhetoric, Mazrui argued, lay a simple drive to consolidate control through a one-party state that would inevitably empower only his most loyal—and least thoughtful—allies.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN discussed players who could be in line for an extension, and Jones' name came up.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Randall Spencer, a veteran criminal defense attorney familiar with homicide cases, discussed with Fox News Digital the confidential nature of the evidence, potential legal strategies, and why Robinson has remained out of public view since his first court appearance.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wizards officials point to the number of shots that Sarr contested as a sign of his activity.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The match that the legendary tag team will be observing is set to be contested for both the TNA World Tag Team Championship and the NXT Tag Team Championship.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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