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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
Noun
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What should have been a celebratory moment involving the city’s beach ended in discord.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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After months of stalling and discord, Boise’s Planning and Zoning Commission denied the shelter’s permit in January 2022.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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Following anti-government protests in 2019, Beijing imposed a national security law that has virtually silenced all dissent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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War complicates the domestic front, turning any dissent into treason.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The tabloids have been extra vicious of late regarding your family strife.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The financial strife seemed like a death knell for one of the city’s largest redevelopment projects, an effort Stammel spent years helping to engineer.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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What matters are simpler journeys with less friction, delivering an experience that is unique, reliable and relevant.—
Cintia Barcelos,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The letter hints at friction behind closed doors.—
Douglas Hanks
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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In other words, the current combination of US political tensions and global conflicts are driving more US nationals to seek new options overseas.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Notably, the Vikings haven’t been able to create this conflict.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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And part of it is Congress' already historically slim voting margins – margins, by the way, that won't be getting any more cushion amid the gerrymandering wars.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Pinkas said that before the war, Iran was isolated under sanctions that choked its oil exports, dealing blows to its economy.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 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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As the country heads toward a national election, the leader once celebrated as a healer is now viewed by critics as the main driver of these schisms.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Whether or not there was ever actually a schism, the rumor mill was confident and uninformed.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Dissidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissidence. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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