1
as in questioning
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 bickering
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 discussing
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 disputing
Discord, the online chat app, would later issue a statement disputing some details outlined by authorities.
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Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
This will help with issues of disputing credit card transactions and providing evidence of user consent to the purchase.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Potential remedies for an unlit Mundelein intersection — about which an area resident raised concerns to the Lake County Board — remain unclear, with the state and village disputing who is even responsible for overhead lighting there.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Everyone on the dais was in favor of the development despite a representative from Boomer Jack’s Grill, which is in Lincoln Square, disputing the change.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
In sharing the perspective of his office, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Habib Balian fixated on disputing the brothers’ motive, despite several admonishments from the parole board against re-litigating the crime.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Aidala is disputing some reports that suggest a drug overdose is expected in Nolan's death, calling them premature and speculative.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Trump has responded with a barrage of posts, interviews, and public statements disputing Goldman’s findings.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Daltrey is now disputing Starkey’s rationale, insisting that the strife came from a technical issue and Starkey erroneously believing he was being blamed.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
This will help with issues of disputing credit card transactions and providing evidence of user consent to the purchase.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Potential remedies for an unlit Mundelein intersection — about which an area resident raised concerns to the Lake County Board — remain unclear, with the state and village disputing who is even responsible for overhead lighting there.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Everyone on the dais was in favor of the development despite a representative from Boomer Jack’s Grill, which is in Lincoln Square, disputing the change.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
In sharing the perspective of his office, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Habib Balian fixated on disputing the brothers’ motive, despite several admonishments from the parole board against re-litigating the crime.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Aidala is disputing some reports that suggest a drug overdose is expected in Nolan's death, calling them premature and speculative.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Trump has responded with a barrage of posts, interviews, and public statements disputing Goldman’s findings.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Daltrey is now disputing Starkey’s rationale, insisting that the strife came from a technical issue and Starkey erroneously believing he was being blamed.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputing
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According to the New York Times, this individual was the second person detained and later released by law enforcement authorities after questioning.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the Prime Minister’s absence has left British Jews questioning whether this government is serious about confronting the hatred consuming our country.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Coaches are also bickering about money, a topic that would have felt out of place 10 years ago.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The casting here is perfection itself, with Cumberbatch and Colman bickering back and forth with all the drawing-room style of a new age Rex Harrison and Kay Kendall, or maybe the Burton and Taylor of The Taming of the Shrew with a dab of Virginia Woolf.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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In partnership with The Hollywood Roosevelt, the series will see Murgatroyd catch up with fellow reality television stars at the iconic hotel, discussing topics such as motherhood, entrepreneurship, career journeys and their favorite reality TV obsessions.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meeting these expectations has put real strain on automotive retail, challenging dealers to know when to rely on intelligent tools—and when to step in with human expertise.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Finally, Sperka reminds guests not to worry about challenging light conditions.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who doesn’t have childhood memories of arguing about Boardwalk and Park Place until the popcorn bowl got knocked over during an evening of wholesome family entertainment?—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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In one video, a female student and the professor can be heard arguing over gender identity being taught in a children’s literature class.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even the assassination of political figures is not the same thing as just being shot in the throat for the crime of debating issues in the public square.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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If your current TikTok feed is full of Gen-Z and millennial users debating short nails verses long-almond nail shape nails, rest assured that burgundy nails work with either camp.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, businesses are limited by the administrative process for contesting tariffs, under which tariff adjustments must occur in a period of 314 days, or slightly more than 10 months.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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This year, the Harris campaign isn’t contesting Florida, leaving local Democrats to rely on their own resources to drive turnout.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The approximate number of Americans who died fighting the Nazis in World War II.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Proctor also investigated the Walshe case and other criminal cases in Norfolk County and those defense attorneys are fighting to get information from Proctor’s phone backup archives that could exonerate their clients.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Disputing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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