dissents (from)

present tense third-person singular of dissent (from)

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Verb
  • The agency represents the public, particularly residential and small-businesses customers, in utility proceedings and opposes the proposal.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 June 2026
  • Also last week, the House passed an aid package to Ukraine, which Trump opposes, after 18 Republicans broke with their party and joined Democrats.
    Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • There are few things that the left hates more than celebrations of America.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
  • For anyone who loves the look of heels but hates the discomfort that usually comes with them, these Vivaia mid-heels offer a refreshing alternative.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
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“Dissents (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissents%20%28from%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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