DISSENSUSES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

dissensuses

noun

plural of dissensus

as in disputes

variance of opinion on a matter a democracy relies on dissensus as much as on consensus

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Noun

The June agreement collapsed after disputes over the memo's vague wording, including language related to who would control the strait.

— Ava Pukatch, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Makary's time at the agency was defined by scientific disputes, leadership changes and a string of media stories detailing low morale and internal dysfunction among staffers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

That project was beset by controversies and setbacks, including Essar Steel Minnesota filing for bankruptcy in 2016.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
The Drivecast is The Drive‘s weekly podcast that takes you behind the scenes on the big stories, controversies, and characters shaping the automotive industry and the way our roads look today.

— Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

The organization believes some of these conversations and disagreements among board members are drawing time and attention away from students, many of whom are Hispanic and come from Spanish-speaking backgrounds.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Told through Paula’s perspective, the story delves into the relationship between the two athletes, exploring the challenges, disagreements, and partnership that helped shape one of the most successful eras in Brazilian sports.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of disagreements

Noun

Venus in your sign opposes the Moon in your partnership zone, increasing attraction while making differences in comfort, affection, or timing more obvious.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
There were geographic differences in the places where cancers caused by infections occurred, too.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

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