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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 new research challenges that conclusion — not by disputing Pymetrics’ math, but by arguing the company was asking the wrong question.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Many also prepare unfiled returns to bring you into compliance and represent you in disputing IRS penalties, audits or collection actions.
—John Csiszar, CNBC, 22 May 2026
But his father, Emmitt Mayo, and friend Billy Kirven, who witnessed the shooting, are disputing what police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The process can be frustrating, but filing reports, disputing fraudulent accounts, and following up with lenders, debt collectors, and credit bureaus can help limit the damage and restore your credit.
—Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
There is no disputing the Padres should have done better — last night and many games before that.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
But Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is disputing what Patel said.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 6 May 2026
In a letter to Congress, a group of 44 former intelligence officials urged a re-authorization of FISA, while disputing that the data broker loophole was FISA’s problem to begin with.
—Philip Wang, Time, 28 Apr. 2026
That gives you a chance to act quickly by freezing your credit, disputing unfamiliar accounts or contacting the lender.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Many also prepare unfiled returns to bring you into compliance and represent you in disputing IRS penalties, audits or collection actions.
—John Csiszar, CNBC, 22 May 2026
But his father, Emmitt Mayo, and friend Billy Kirven, who witnessed the shooting, are disputing what police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The process can be frustrating, but filing reports, disputing fraudulent accounts, and following up with lenders, debt collectors, and credit bureaus can help limit the damage and restore your credit.
—Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
There is no disputing the Padres should have done better — last night and many games before that.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
But Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is disputing what Patel said.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 6 May 2026
In a letter to Congress, a group of 44 former intelligence officials urged a re-authorization of FISA, while disputing that the data broker loophole was FISA’s problem to begin with.
—Philip Wang, Time, 28 Apr. 2026
That gives you a chance to act quickly by freezing your credit, disputing unfamiliar accounts or contacting the lender.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputing
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Taking a step back and questioning the way things are done can be an eye-opening experience that leads to surprising breakthroughs, especially as AI continues to bring about rapid change.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Canadians aren’t alone in these feelings; other would-be foreign visitors have balked at the talk over the US annexing Greenland, questioning the NATO alliance, and the handling of tariffs or wars.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Since then, showrunner Tim Minear and the rest of the writers have played up the actors' natural chemistry, playing into both the characters' bickering dynamic and their willingness to do anything, including risking their lives, for one another.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The two get to bickering about her terrible track record, with Dennis hilariously failing to realize that this accusation includes him among the questionable men.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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The text messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed that the two men used suggestive language while discussing women colleagues.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Orange County leadership has already begun discussing how to respond to the rise in injuries, and I am encouraged by their willingness to engage this issue with seriousness and care.—
Myron Rolle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Koltun filed a request with a federal judge in Texas contesting the demand.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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No one nicked him with their shoe while contesting his shot.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Russia warns of major Kyiv attacks The Kremlin urged foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, warning of a major forthcoming attack, with analysts arguing that Russia is losing momentum in its war on Ukraine.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The men were arguing about a conflict that their children were having, the mother told the TV station.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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There’s no debating that Arri Romero is one of the best pitchers in Southern California.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Democrats are debating whether to reorder their presidential primary calendar.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Oliver Larkin, who worked on behalf of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, is challenging Moskowitz from the progressive left in the Democratic primary.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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While the remote learning time during the COVID pandemic was challenging for many students, Ashlyn Duran used it to learn more about a subject that fascinated her.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Now, Troiano said, his organization is focused on fighting bills in about a dozen states that would close party primaries to independent voters.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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The Hema and Lendu ethnic groups have been fighting over land and minerals in the gold-rich province of Ituri since the Second Congo War in the late 1990s and early 2000s.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Disputing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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