1
as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
considerable dissent within the party's rank and file
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2
as in dissention
departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice
the church reacted to any form of dissent by promptly excommunicating its proponents
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as in to disagree
to have a different opinion
anyone who dissented was encouraged to speak out while they had the chance
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Recent Examples of dissent
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Russia has a history of attempting to stifle anti-war dissent among its younger generation.
—Mariya Knight, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Previously, Biss campaigned hard for the Envision Evanston plan, but the city had to dramatically slow the pace of the project due to dissenting voices.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Despite such rebuttals, Alito’s dissent is resonating with conservatives who say the Supreme Court’s handling of the case reflects a troubling break from legal norms.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Russia has a history of attempting to stifle anti-war dissent among its younger generation.
—Mariya Knight, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Barrett's opinion—whether concurring or dissenting—could set the tone for how future cases define religious liberty.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Previously, Biss campaigned hard for the Envision Evanston plan, but the city had to dramatically slow the pace of the project due to dissenting voices.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissent
Noun
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Successfully navigating such a challenge requires insight, tact and a willingness to examine not just your own behavior but also the underlying reasons behind the discord.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Henry's point that discord can be a path toward – rather than an obstacle to – love.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The administration argued that the ban is necessary for military readiness, but lower courts have disagreed, saying the policy may violate the constitutional rights of transgender service members and recruits.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Medical experts have said for years there is no evidence linking vaccines to autism, but a new poll has found that a growing number of Americans, particularly those who support President Trump, disagree.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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Before becoming pope, Benedict, a Bavarian, was head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, responsible for confronting heresy.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Bishops, who were the heads of the central churches in cities and supported by the emperors, met together in several general – ecumenical – councils to condemn heresies and assign authority more clearly.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
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Weiner’s take on the band novel was partially influenced by real-life musicians, the author says: The strife between members of Fleetwood Mac, which fueled their iconic songs.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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All of the women in this show have seen so much strife, but this baby was born in hell.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Popularized in the 1950s by actors Audrey Hepburn and Jean Seberg as part of a visual rejection the long locks of their bombshell counterparts—and a want of European sophistication—pixie cuts have remained a symbol of nonconformity.—
Tish Weinstock,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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This demand for nonconformity reflects a broader narrative rooted in American history, where risk-taking and resilience have been essential to the nation’s identity.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Shoppers encounter fewer steps, less friction and more trust signals, resulting in a higher likelihood of purchase completion.—
Shoplazza Contributor,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The flocked, velvet-like surface creates friction to prevent clothes from slipping.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The biographical drama is inspired by the lives of Brazilian activist Eunice Paiva and her politician husband Rubens, who was murdered for his dissidence toward the military dictatorship of 1970s Brazil.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The beats amplify his dissidence.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 Oct. 2024
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There have been no pauses in the conflict since Russia launched its unprovoked full-scale invasion in February 2022.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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Putin told Gerasimov on Saturday that Russia welcomed efforts from the U.S., China and BRICS countries to find a peaceful settlement to the conflict.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Dissent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissent. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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