as in dissident
a person who believes, teaches, or advocates something opposed to accepted beliefs
a society that prized conformity very highly and treated dissenters of any kind very harshly
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Recent Examples of dissenter
When a 19-year-old wrestler and two other men were hanged in the holy city of Qom on Thursday, Iran’s theocratic regime was sending a message to both dissenters inside the country and opponents abroad, analysts say.
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Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Only Governor Miran dissented in favor of additional easing, while Governor Waller—who had been seen as another likely dissenter given weak labor market conditions—aligned with the consensus, according to EY-Parthenon Chief Economist Gregory Daco.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Board member Kevin Lynch was the lone dissenter, and there was no board discussion on the topic besides clarifying questions on the motion.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
If opposition to immigration enforcement triggers subpoenas by the government to businesses to provide the identity of dissenters, that is a problem for the Constitution.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
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Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Only Governor Miran dissented in favor of additional easing, while Governor Waller—who had been seen as another likely dissenter given weak labor market conditions—aligned with the consensus, according to EY-Parthenon Chief Economist Gregory Daco.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Board member Kevin Lynch was the lone dissenter, and there was no board discussion on the topic besides clarifying questions on the motion.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
If opposition to immigration enforcement triggers subpoenas by the government to businesses to provide the identity of dissenters, that is a problem for the Constitution.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissenter
Noun
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Russian dissident Leonid Volkov reported receiving one of the phishing emails.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Riza Shah used the episode to crack down on dissidents and impose strict controls on public gatherings.—
Daniel Thomas Potts,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Not all marketing The renegade spirit isn't all clever marketing.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the clip, Hart performs push-ups using 15-pound weights, incorporating renegade rows into the move.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dissenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissenter. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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