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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
Anthropic is currently disputing the label in court.
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Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
News article, disputing aspects of the report.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
The Dallas Mavericks released a statement to Dallas media outlet DLLS on Tuesday afternoon, disputing that Reaves’ first MRI on Saturday was incorrectly administered.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Legal challenges across the country have put holds on many of the measures, disputing whether the bans violate First Amendment protections.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Ferreira seemed to query the specifics without disputing the broader idea.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
In the top of the seventh, Vitello was ejected for the first time in his brief major league career after disputing the call at first base when Encarnacion appeared to veer out of the base path on a comebacker.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
This can include help to contact creditors, placing fraud alerts, disputing unauthorized accounts and preparing documentation to recover your identity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Law firm Ancel Glink, which represents Harvey and was the recipient of the letter, said in a statement the city is disputing the finding on the basis the determination was based on taxes levied, rather than taxes collected.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
News article, disputing aspects of the report.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
The Dallas Mavericks released a statement to Dallas media outlet DLLS on Tuesday afternoon, disputing that Reaves’ first MRI on Saturday was incorrectly administered.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Legal challenges across the country have put holds on many of the measures, disputing whether the bans violate First Amendment protections.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Ferreira seemed to query the specifics without disputing the broader idea.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
In the top of the seventh, Vitello was ejected for the first time in his brief major league career after disputing the call at first base when Encarnacion appeared to veer out of the base path on a comebacker.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
This can include help to contact creditors, placing fraud alerts, disputing unauthorized accounts and preparing documentation to recover your identity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Law firm Ancel Glink, which represents Harvey and was the recipient of the letter, said in a statement the city is disputing the finding on the basis the determination was based on taxes levied, rather than taxes collected.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputing
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Sources say the character didn’t survive test screenings (audiences kept questioning why Andy needed a roommate at all).—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Panamanian officials confirmed that Jalil was immediately transferred to the country’s Judicial Investigation Directorate and is expected to face questioning by prosecutors in the coming days.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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For those of us interested in governing and not bickering, this is a good thing.—
Gail Slater,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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In some states, lawmakers are still bickering over how money should be spent.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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Panelists will share specific examples from their work on Amazon MGM Studios Originals, discussing triumphs, lessons learned, and what’s to come for Prime Video customers.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, Israel and Lebanon began discussing a ceasefire.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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But Mike’s attorney, Raymond Rafool, tells PEOPLE that Constance is contesting that, likening it to a bad deal signed years ago at a vulnerable moment.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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For tariffs that have been liquidated within 180 days, importers can also file a protest, which is a formal challenge with the CBP arguing that an error was made in assessing duties, such as the tariff rate applied to an import.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
17 Apr. 2026
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The estate is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, funeral expenses, attorney's fees, and other relief, arguing that multiple parties share responsibility for Avery's death under Georgia law because their actions combined to cause a single fatal outcome.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Now lawmakers are eyeing more regulations and debating how to balance both the state’s clean energy goals with the economic benefits data centers bring.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Buc-ee’s customers are debating a new policy requiring card payments at the pump.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Apr. 2026
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Organizers say the protest is part of a broader movement challenging surveillance infrastructure and its potential consequences.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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At a time when running any kind of music or entertainment venue is challenging at best, the Back Room has kept on truckin’ for a decade now, and the Back Room is celebrating that milestone with a series of special concerts involving some of the Bay Area’s most beloved entertainers.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The camp is entirely dependent on aid, disrupted after cuts by USAID last year and again by fighting between Syrian and Kurdish forces this February.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Despite how difficult sitting through the case was, the jurors commended Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez for her fairness — and lead prosecutor Abbe Rifkin for fighting so hard for Quatisha.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Disputing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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