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as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
political dissidence had plagued the country for years
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as in dissent
departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice
after abstract art became established, its proponents became just as intolerant of dissidence as earlier schools of art had been
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Recent Examples of dissidence
Some Democrats have praised Greene’s dissidence against Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
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Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2025
The case shows not only the criminal and terrorist nature of the Maduro regime but the extent of its nervousness about any military dissidence.
—Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 20 Nov. 2025
Using social media and artificial intelligence, tech-savvy young adults are educating others about legislation and decentralizing dissidence.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2025
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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Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2025
The case shows not only the criminal and terrorist nature of the Maduro regime but the extent of its nervousness about any military dissidence.
—Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 20 Nov. 2025
Using social media and artificial intelligence, tech-savvy young adults are educating others about legislation and decentralizing dissidence.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissidence
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The discord underscores a delicate balancing act, in which Abu Dhabi has doubled down on defense coordination with the US and Israel during the Iran conflict.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Geopolitical turmoil, tax hikes on the wealthy and political discord have driven more wealthy to seek backup plans and residency in other countries.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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In response to the growth of Russia’s dissent émigré community, new Russian language bookstores have opened from Prague to London.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In dissents from Monday's order, Jackson pointed out the high court's ruling in the Callais case did not address the legal question of Section 2's enforceability by private individuals and groups.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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During her weekslong trial, friends of Richinses described how the couple had moments of material strife and struggled with infidelity.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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After a season of strife, Owen and Teddy’s last moments on screen (for now, at least) mark a happy ending for the long-lasting couple.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Tokenized deposits require real-time know-your-customer verification at every transfer and typically cannot function natively on fully permissionless public blockchains—creating friction for seamless global commerce.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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But adding that little bit of friction for one week, by having to log in on a web browser rather than just pulling out a phone without thinking, puts us back in charge of deciding where our attention goes.—
Jonathan Haidt,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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The data shows that since the Middle East conflict erupted at the end of February, global jet fuel prices have surged rapidly.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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With the end of the Middle East conflict nowhere in sight and the average cost of California gasoline more than $6 per gallon, a road trip is probably the last thing Californians want to do right now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Now, seemingly under pressure from the economic fallout from the war with Iran, Modi has framed ordinary consumer choices, such as buying less petrol and choosing work-from-home, as acts of patriotism.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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Tawil hadn’t been home since the war began, nearly six weeks earlier.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Part of that discordance might be the fact that as a genre, rock has historically been difficult to define.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 Nov. 2025
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The sport of off-roading suffers from a fundamental discordance: The desire to get out into nature and the irreparable harm inherent in the process of off-roading.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The group, formed in 1970 to oppose Vatican II modernizations, has quietly become a parallel church operating globally with 733 priests, 264 seminarians and 50 nationalities despite decades of schism.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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At a time when the regime is desperate to project a united front against the US and Israel, discontent over who can do what online is creating a very public schism across a swathe of Iranian society.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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“Dissidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissidence. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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