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as in controversies
variance of opinion on a matter
a dispute over the proper pronunciation of "nuclear"
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as in disagreements
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
after much dispute, the school committee decided that all backpacks would have to be stored in lockers during class hours
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as in challenges
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
a whole slew of relatives eager to dispute his claim to being the sole heir
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as in bickers
to express different opinions about something often angrily
hometown fans disputing with visiting fans over which had the better team
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as in debates
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
in an extended session the city council disputed the need for a new high school
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Recent Examples of disputes
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.
—Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in to learn why, one year after the Los Angeles fires, thousands of families are still displaced as insurance disputes, red tape, and rebuilding delays stall recovery.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Employees of Horses said that the personal disputes very much bled over into the restaurant, creating a hostile environment.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
By the end of January, FIFA will assign the base-camp locations, stepping in to settle any disputes over a location.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Now, though levees may not exactly be back, royal affectations and the disputes that go with them are.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
In a statement Tuesday marking the anniversary, Mayor Karen Bass said the city would honor the 12 lives lost and acknowledged ongoing trauma, insurance disputes and delays facing residents, while emphasizing resilience and long-term recovery.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Thousands of both Christians and Muslims have been killed, with violence also stemming from non-religious disputes, such as those over natural resources.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Padilla also disputes the popular characterization of the state.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The boyfriend of rapper Cardi B vehemently disputes the claims.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
The Israeli government disputes that its settlements are unlawful and cites biblical and historical ties to the land.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
But Traverse disputes that, pointing to statements on the original reward announcement.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Also unclear is whether the disagreement pertains only to the ratio of subscriber to non-subscriber streams, or whether YouTube also disputes what Billboard counts as an on-demand stream.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Dec. 2025
Save Downtown Menlo also disputes the idea that relocating housing sites would expose the city to builder’s remedy.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Another source, however, disputes this and says most of the offices are still being renovated and have television sets that have yet to be mounted or plugged in.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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Opening arguments in a Stanford felony vandalism case began Friday amid sharp disputes over whether political views tied to Israel’s war in Gaza should factor into the trial — an issue that has shaped the case from its earliest stages.
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The company disputes that characterization.
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on culinary controversies and presidential proclamations.—
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Minnesota has been under scrutiny in recent weeks over yearslong investigations and controversies about alleged fraud in child-care centers.—
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Or one who dismissed concerns from Black New Yorkers by citing disagreements with African leaders.—
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas gave fans a glimpse into one of their ongoing disagreements at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday night.—
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January challenges you to reconcile comfort with growth.—
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It’s been framing its fight against Disney as one for consumers, a case that challenges the old guard’s pricing playbook.—
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.—
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This lesson matters today as the international community debates the future of Venezuela.—
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History debates The earlier 1870s period, when Levis Strauss and Jacob Davis patented the rivet, is an era in denim history which has many holes.—
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According to him, advances in machine learning have yanked questions once trapped inside theological/philosophical disputations into corporate board packs.—
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But by agreeing to disagree on these ideological quarrels, negotiators could manage to find ways to prevent them from triggering unnecessary crises.—
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There is enough division already without such quarrels.—
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Continue reading … WAR OF WORDS – Rubio fires back as ABC host repeatedly questions US authority over Venezuela.—
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Commanders questions Commanders coach Dan Quinn is expected back for the 2026 season, though changes to the offense and the defense remain possible after Washington has slumped to a 4-12 record.—
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“Disputes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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