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as in disputes
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the seemingly imperishable controversy over the teaching of evolution
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as in disputations
variance of opinion on a matter
there is considerable controversy regarding the assassination of President Kennedy
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Recent Examples of controversies
During Barack Obama's presidency, Attorney General Eric Holder revised guidelines for leak investigations after similar controversies over reporter surveillance.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
These proposals come in response to recent controversies surrounding undisclosed gifts to justices and debates over presidential accountability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The same court last week ordered a recount of the first-round votes, which added to the myriad controversies that have engulfed a chaotic election cycle.
—Stephen McGrath The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The same court last week ordered a recount of the first-round votes, adding to the myriad controversies that have engulfed a chaotic election cycle.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, one of the most polarizing national controversies involving trans athlete inclusion recently played out at San Jose State University this past volleyball season.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
The company has recently dealt with a wave of controversies and high-profile departures, and model improvement in the AI industry overall has slowed.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
But his visit was overshadowed by domestic and geopolitical controversies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
As a result, Gerlach, Olson and the Arlington order were involved in legal and religious controversies.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
These proposals come in response to recent controversies surrounding undisclosed gifts to justices and debates over presidential accountability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The same court last week ordered a recount of the first-round votes, which added to the myriad controversies that have engulfed a chaotic election cycle.
—Stephen McGrath The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The same court last week ordered a recount of the first-round votes, adding to the myriad controversies that have engulfed a chaotic election cycle.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, one of the most polarizing national controversies involving trans athlete inclusion recently played out at San Jose State University this past volleyball season.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
The company has recently dealt with a wave of controversies and high-profile departures, and model improvement in the AI industry overall has slowed.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
But his visit was overshadowed by domestic and geopolitical controversies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
As a result, Gerlach, Olson and the Arlington order were involved in legal and religious controversies.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for controversies
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That, as well as personal details from his decades-old divorce and disagreements with lawmakers, doomed his nomination.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Employers must also consider offering multiple avenues for employees to discuss their issues or concerns around political disagreements.Carine Harb, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The peaceful gathering quickly escalated into violent clashes as protesters and officers engaged in running altercations through the city's streets.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Since then, reports of shopper brawls in parking lots and physical altercations in store aisles have only increased.Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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During arguments on Tuesday, the justices considered a case involving an 88-mile rail line in Utah designed to transport crude oil to Gulf Coast refineries.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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During oral arguments in late September, appellate judges questioned whether James had gone too far, Politico reported.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Controversies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controversies. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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