dissenting (to)

present participle of dissent (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissenting (to)
opposing
Verb
  • On defense, Vanderbilt has swarmed opposing backfields, as five players have at least four tackles for loss.
    Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In Sacramento and San Diego, Democrats reign supreme, holding every office and legislative supermajorities so entrenched that opposing views have been exiled.
    John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Dissenting (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissenting%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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