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
Confirm the charge details before disputing Check the merchant name, date and amount, since some transactions may appear under payment processors or parent companies.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Even as Crow-Armstrong still has something to prove offensively, there’s no disputing his stellar fielding and box-office power.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers have since taken the issue to court, disputing who is responsible for sending the legislation and whether it must still be transmitted.
—Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
No one is disputing that the vote was handled legally.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
There is no disputing the mistake referee Tom Bramall made.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The fallout from his comments has been swift, with performing arts companies around the world posting social media content disputing the notion that no one cares about opera or ballet.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
No one’s disputing the benefits of regular aerobic exercise for diabetes management.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Separately, the American Academy of Pediatrics last week argued before a federal judge that the upcoming ACIP meeting should be delayed as part of its larger suit disputing the legitimacy of vaccine policy changes made by Kennedy.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Even as Crow-Armstrong still has something to prove offensively, there’s no disputing his stellar fielding and box-office power.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers have since taken the issue to court, disputing who is responsible for sending the legislation and whether it must still be transmitted.
—Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
No one is disputing that the vote was handled legally.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
There is no disputing the mistake referee Tom Bramall made.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The fallout from his comments has been swift, with performing arts companies around the world posting social media content disputing the notion that no one cares about opera or ballet.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
No one’s disputing the benefits of regular aerobic exercise for diabetes management.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Separately, the American Academy of Pediatrics last week argued before a federal judge that the upcoming ACIP meeting should be delayed as part of its larger suit disputing the legitimacy of vaccine policy changes made by Kennedy.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputing
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Meanwhile, Pattinson is like a manic roller coaster on screen, increasingly off the rails as the weight of Emma’s reveal has Charlie questioning everything and reacting badly to the situation.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The leaders of the Senate committee that oversees the FCC are questioning how the agency gave approval to the Nexstar–Tegna transaction, the massive broadcast station merger that already has been paused by a federal court.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine's European allies have promised to maintain their steadfast support, but bickering over a major 90 billion euro ($106 billion) European Union loan to cover Kyiv's military and economic needs for two years has reflected the mounting challenges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Her grandparents are constantly bickering, worn down by the pressures of keeping the family hotel afloat.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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State officials are also discussing possible rebate checks for taxpayers to help blunt high energy costs.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The complaint says Heifler spent weeks discussing the plot with the undercover law enforcement official, and at one point went to scope out Kiswani's home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are at least three more pending investigations that are still outstanding, according to OSHA’s website, and Boring Company is currently contesting eight citations it was issued regarding chemical burns in 2024.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sixteen European sides are contesting the UEFA matches and six teams from around the world are taking part in the inter-confederation fixtures.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to the judge’s order, Homeland Security is arguing that the legal basis of the deportations stems from a Biden-era agreement in which Mexico agreed to accept up to 30,000 Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians and Venezuelans monthly.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The manager of a nearby bodega said the victims were arguing with another teen before the shooting erupted.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Instead of debating calls for hours, fans get a clear answer almost instantly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Congress would be debating mandatory water wings for airborne pups.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of them was cleared for competition after approval last week, while the other — who has repeatedly identified herself as a cisgender woman — is challenging the World Boxing testing requirement in court.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Gorgeously shot, a tender portrait of community in northern Maine, finding metaphor in natural imagery while challenging preconceptions about gender and class.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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The underlying facts of the case are still to be ruled on, but the partial ruling on Friday was a big win for immigration advocates who had been fighting to shut down the controversial site.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The lone Republican was Merritt Farren, a 65-year-old media and technology attorney who lost his home in last year’s Palisades fire, and became an advocate while fighting State Farm’s controversial rate hike request.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Disputing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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