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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
The report cited disputing coverage figures, though as much as $300 million could be insured — far less than the possible payouts required by OpenAI.
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
However the Spaniard’s legal team are disputing the amount, claiming the figure is exaggerated.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Daviscourt, who had traveled to Portland from Seattle, fired back on X, disputing the characterization.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
The case has sparked debate among Virginia’s leaders who are disputing whether the state should limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has defended ICE’s actions and released statements disputing Pritzker’s claims.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The White House referred The Hill to press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s response disputing Leo’s stance from last week.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Also, January featured an unusual start to the legislative session as House DFL lawmakers refused to convene in the state Capitol while disputing leadership matters with Republicans.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025
Discord, the online chat app, would later issue a statement disputing some details outlined by authorities.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
However the Spaniard’s legal team are disputing the amount, claiming the figure is exaggerated.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Daviscourt, who had traveled to Portland from Seattle, fired back on X, disputing the characterization.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
The case has sparked debate among Virginia’s leaders who are disputing whether the state should limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has defended ICE’s actions and released statements disputing Pritzker’s claims.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The White House referred The Hill to press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s response disputing Leo’s stance from last week.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Also, January featured an unusual start to the legislative session as House DFL lawmakers refused to convene in the state Capitol while disputing leadership matters with Republicans.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025
Discord, the online chat app, would later issue a statement disputing some details outlined by authorities.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputing
Verb
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Nobody is questioning the ability of the pass rusher, especially with the track record of his three seasons at Penn State.—
Cameron Belcher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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But as baby boxes spread, other people are questioning whether this is the best way to support women in crisis.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Aniston’s Alex Levy, Reese Witherspoon’s Bradley Jackson, and the other members of The Morning Show’s newsroom and its network are once again bickering and backstabbing.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
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
Verb
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Matthew Pigatt, director of small business and membership services at the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, plans on discussing the effects of the new open carry legislation with business people at an upcoming meeting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Last Temptation of Christ Guadagnino goes back to the source material when discussing this Scorsese film citing the novel its based on in the same breath as Marty.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The early months of a season can be challenging for managers due to the seemingly endless international breaks, but the stop-start nature of the fixture list can have its advantages.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Returning from combat is challenging.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The American Chemistry Council took issue with the report’s findings on low birth weight and liver issues, arguing that the evidence wasn’t as robust as the report claimed.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Johnson’s son said that women were arguing with his mother about sharing the insurance information.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With the nation's 250th anniversary approaching, many teachers, parents and politicians are debating the best ways for students to learn about American history.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Supreme Court is diving back into the culture wars, debating whether states can block licensed therapists from attempting to change a young person's sexuality or gender identity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chief Medical Examiner Lindsay Simon led the most recent review as part of a settlement with Greenberg’s parents, who have spent years contesting the suicide finding.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The national federal workers union is contesting the legality of these and other layoffs.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just, even that last play, keeping his composure, fighting like hell to get the ball off, and threw a hell of a ball.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Most of the fighting fans seemed to be escorted away from the section The scene returned to normal, and Cromwell said everyone went back to simply praying for the Bengals to win.—
Ed Lavandera,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Disputing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputing. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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