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 union is tied up in labor disputes over recent attempts to unionize facilities in two of those places — Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and Innercare, a community clinic in El Centro.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
The actions mark a sharp break with a US practice of handling bilateral disputes largely behind closed doors, and not openly interfering in Mexican politics.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

Routine offside decisions were cleared up quickly, except for one aberration in Switzerland vs Qatar, and for once there were no major handball controversies.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Schiff said years of reporting detailing undisclosed gifts, financial conflicts of interest and controversies involving Supreme Court justices have undermined public confidence in the federal judiciary and prompted the legislative package.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

Wilson points to emerging debates around the country about mid-century modern homes — new enough in the 1970s, but now eligible for historic designations.

— Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
While proponents highlight their potential for companionship, addressing issues like loneliness, this technology sparks profound ethical debates.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of debates

Noun

Another study found that a third of Americans have had relationships with friends, family members, or romantic partners end over political disagreements.

— Frederick J. Ryan, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Over the past six months, Fedorov and Syrsky frequently took their complaints about each other to the arbiter in their disagreements, President Volodymyr Zelensky.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

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