1
as in disputes
variance of opinion on a matter
there was some disagreement about what color the missing sweater actually was
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as in altercations
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
a loud disagreement started as soon as we tried to order pizza for everyone
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Recent Examples of disagreements
Apple canceled the show after two seasons as Stewart detailed disagreements between himself and the streamer.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Antagonistic by nature, Black Moon Lilith in fiery Sagittarius debates universal truths and philosophies for fun — but always has to have the last word on matters and situations that can lead to dramatic disagreements.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
While the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is typically bipartisan in nature, it has been entangled in disagreements for months, mainly on Israel’s war against Hamas.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
The high-stakes standoff has revealed sharp disagreements between the two sides in recent days but the tensions trace back in no small part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
As the threat of conflict pushes prices up, internal disagreements within OPEC+ threaten to pull them down, creating a volatile environment for oil prices.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Yeah, there weren't really any disagreements for the most part.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2024
There were also significant disagreements about capitalism’s strengths.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Due to disagreements with executive producer Norman Lear, Amos was let go from Good Times following Season 3.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Antagonistic by nature, Black Moon Lilith in fiery Sagittarius debates universal truths and philosophies for fun — but always has to have the last word on matters and situations that can lead to dramatic disagreements.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
While the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is typically bipartisan in nature, it has been entangled in disagreements for months, mainly on Israel’s war against Hamas.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
The high-stakes standoff has revealed sharp disagreements between the two sides in recent days but the tensions trace back in no small part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
As the threat of conflict pushes prices up, internal disagreements within OPEC+ threaten to pull them down, creating a volatile environment for oil prices.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Yeah, there weren't really any disagreements for the most part.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2024
There were also significant disagreements about capitalism’s strengths.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Due to disagreements with executive producer Norman Lear, Amos was let go from Good Times following Season 3.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreements
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Continue reading … ‘LOADED GUN IN MY FACE’ – Garth Brooks has faced a list of controversies over the years.Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Court cases and controversies about online censorship have created a chilling effect, making both sides reluctant to cooperate.Miles Taylor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Seiden also had physical altercations with Araujo, says Allie, but her friend was afraid to call 911 or go to police for help.Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
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In December 2023, the prisons experienced five homicides at four prisons, and other serious incidents, including numerous deaths after altercations between inmates, and a Central State Prison inmate dying from cardiac arrest after being stabbed, treated at a hospital and returning to prison.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Circuit Judge Michael Brennan, writing for the majority, rejected both arguments.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Lai’s trial, which began in December, is expected to resume next week, with Lai taking the stand for the first time as defense arguments begin.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Disagreements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreements. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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