as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
the perennial question of whether there's an irreconcilable disaccord between science and religion
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as in to conflict
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
national security measures that disaccord with our cherished right to free expression
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaccord
Noun
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Many more are disturbed by the politicization of churches and turned off by dogmas that promote hate and discord, finding religious teachings and traditions to be outdated and incompatible with their values.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025 -
Indeed, such strife and discord have been the rule, not the exception.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Verb
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There were conflicting reports on whether the resolution included the release of hostages held by Hamas.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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This week’s presidential election reveals a nation deeply conflicted about how to do that.—
Mark Sappenfield,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Luckily, director Kate Dumoulin helps smooth over much of the discordance.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Editors’ Picks An editor at Fast Company, a magazine about business, technology and design, was among the first to notice the discordance.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Above, a curious duel unfolded: a seagull clashing mid-air with a hovering drone.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Others in Trump's orbit, such as former senior Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who has clashed with Musk in recent months, were less conciliatory.—
Anniek Bao,Dylan Butts,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Burke acknowledged the friction to us, but also expressed admiration for Preckwinkle’s administrative skills and professionalism.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Ebikes are a perfect solution for getting around cities — but rogue designs that aren’t legal on UK roads need to be addressed, as do other sources of friction.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Even at centers where funds appear to have led to considerable research output, internal strife calls into question the validity of their work.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Arvind and Fashion for Good are holding onto the hope that despite the economic tumult caused by geopolitical strife and exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s whipsawing tariffs, brands remain committed to their climate targets despite the high investment costs and the less tangible payback.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The basic plot mirrors Kon Ichikawa’s brutal antiwar classic Fires on the Plain, in which Japanese soldiers are left to starve on the Philippines island of Leyte during the waning days of World War II, and Anderson is serious about political oppression and the power of dissent.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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In her dissent Friday in the Naples case, Abudu pointed to the appeals court ruling in the Hamburger Mary’s case.—
Jim Saunders,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
Noun
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According to the Nancy and Barbara, the Pentecostals in Cleveland recently experienced a schism over whether or not women should be allowed to wear pants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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That’s been a big challenge for the Democrats lately and has caused schisms along the lines of the generation gap.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Disaccord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaccord. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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