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Recent Examples of dis
Noun
At 45, Shaquille O'Neal has moved beyond rattling rims, but not beyond an old-school diss track. Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 29 July 2017 Thinking about this some more, this is kind of a dis. Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 9 May 2017
Verb
Anthony Mackie recently revealed that Eminem was dissing him in real life, not his character Papa Doc, in the scene. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025 Ian has seemingly responded to Tyler, The Creator after the Grammy-winning rapper subliminally dissed him during an interview with Maverick Carter last year. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025 So did secure borders (Ron and Don) and tariffs (Don) and dissing Canada (Don and Ron). Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025 On the latter track, Cole addressed his divisive decision to apologize for dissing Kendrick Lamar and step away from a brewing rap battle with the GNX rapper. Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025 That’s no small feat considering that many critics dissed the movie. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025 The 57-year-old media personality called out Serena Williams for joining Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance to diss Drake, and her husband Alexis Ohanian ethered him online. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025 Don’t diss your teammates today. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 Cookie Monster came out first but was unceremoniously dissed by our grandson, who excitedly pointed to Elmo behind him and, with a big grin, happily snuggled himself into Elmo’s open arms. Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
Noun
  • My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field and the outpouring of outrage and kindness has been overwhelming.
    R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
  • My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field, and the outpouring of outrage and kindness has been overwhelming.
    R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • April 21, 2025 Regardless of one’s position on the war in Ukraine, the president has shown a stunning disrespect for a world leader, an unprecedented bow to Russia’s leader, and a complete disregard for diplomacy.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The vice president accused Ukraine's leader of showing disrespect to the president and of insufficient gratitude to the U.S. for its help.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • And while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hates DEI, his deputy billionaire Steven Feinberg has poured millions into the cause, Forbes’ Dan Alexander reports.
    Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Neighborhood groups hate San Diego’s bonus ADU program.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The charge was dismissed after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had withheld evidence.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Baldwin denied pulling the trigger, and the case against him was ultimately dismissed in July after the prosecutors committed a Brady violation.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • But in a world where Chrome is castigated as the worst offending mainstream browser for privacy and tracking, this will land flat.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The Supreme Court justices sounded ready on Tuesday to give parents a constitutional right to opt out of public school lessons for their children that offend their religious beliefs.
    David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • She was criticized by some for her expensive timepiece and for using prisoners as production props.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Carey criticized laissez-faire economics for degrading the British working class.
    Made by History, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Years before, scientists funded by industry scouted the seabed there, discovering both valuable minerals and new forms of life.
    Christian Elliott, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Junior’s $ad Boyz label is still in its initial stages, but the singer is actively scouting new talent to develop.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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