contesting

verb

Definition of contestingnext
present participle of contest
as in questioning
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of vowed to contest the claim in court

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contesting
  1. questioning
  2. challenging
  3. disputing
Verb
  • Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of questioning
Verb
  • This decision is part of broader litigation challenging the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), with several district courts ruling in favor of the Treasury's position on the CTA's constitutionality.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The transition to South Indian filmmaking style proved challenging for the actor.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of challenging
Verb
  • The union hasn't even gotten to the bargaining table for a first contract — Amazon is still disputing its right to exist.
    Emily Peck, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
  • While Naughty Dog and even the initial reveal of this game may be somewhat controversial in 2024, there is no disputing the studio’s history with multiple GOTY winners including its last game, The Last of Us Part 2, being the most-awarded in history.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of disputing
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