as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
their disagreeing accounts of what happened that night make me wonder if either is telling the truth
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as in dissenting
to have a different opinion
the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed
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Recent Examples of disagreeing
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Until now, the idea that the secretary of defense would accuse a lawmaker of treason simply for disagreeing with him would be laughable.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
An officer who concluded from digital evidence that Christine Banfield was behind the social media account was later transferred in what Carroll said was punishment for disagreeing with a theory favored by the department's higher-ups.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Real Madrid star Arda Guler was caught disagreeing with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, after being brought off in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In an age when polarized politics have whipped extremists into a frenzy and disagreeing with someone’s views justifies physical assault among fringe elements, the assault on Omar is a new abysmal milestone of societal degradation.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The couple meets again a purposefully fuzzy period of time later, disagreeing on the hazy details.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
There is nothing wrong in disagreeing with the approach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
The group who remained expressed frustration with the protest’s organizaing parties, disagreeing with their resistance methods.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
During Sunday's episode of the singing competition show, Underwood and Bryan faced multiple hurdles after disagreeing on whether certain contestants deserved to advance to the next round.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Until now, the idea that the secretary of defense would accuse a lawmaker of treason simply for disagreeing with him would be laughable.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
An officer who concluded from digital evidence that Christine Banfield was behind the social media account was later transferred in what Carroll said was punishment for disagreeing with a theory favored by the department's higher-ups.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Real Madrid star Arda Guler was caught disagreeing with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, after being brought off in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In an age when polarized politics have whipped extremists into a frenzy and disagreeing with someone’s views justifies physical assault among fringe elements, the assault on Omar is a new abysmal milestone of societal degradation.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The couple meets again a purposefully fuzzy period of time later, disagreeing on the hazy details.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
There is nothing wrong in disagreeing with the approach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
The group who remained expressed frustration with the protest’s organizaing parties, disagreeing with their resistance methods.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreeing
Adjective
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Various surveys have produced conflicting results about Arizona's favorite Super Bowl snack over the years.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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She's also reached out to sheriffs across the country and to former federal prosecutors to reconcile conflicting legal interpretations, acting as a behind-the-scenes conduit for change.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Maintaining an attitude of curiosity could give you an opportunity to notice where a dissenting perspective fills the gaps in your own.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fed Governor Christopher Waller, one of two dissenting voices to vote in favor of easier money at the last FOMC meeting, has gone on record as saying weakness in the labor market requires more rate cuts.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Carmakers — historically major buyers of ads during the big game — have been inconsistent with advertising during the Super Bowl in recent years, with only a handful putting out spots each year.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Addressing Gaps in the Market The company’s founder established XPRO Jet Charters after spending years flying privately and experiencing inconsistent service firsthand.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The notice follows letters objecting to the deal from Rokita and Fort Wayne entrepreneur Chuck Surack, who owns a flight chartering company and bought a hotel near the site to stifle redevelopment plans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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We are still hit with this baseless argument today from MAGA supporters who question the rallies and demonstrations objecting to inequality of those who have been marginalized.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the new work, Milton and her colleagues examined the ratio of different isotopes—forms of atoms with differing numbers of uncharged neutrons in their nucleus—of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur in maize cobs archaeologists had uncovered from the Chincha Valley.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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That lauded meal plan also offers differing guidance and points of emphasis.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Generally, the judges who’ve released detainees say the federal government is wrongly arguing that a statute that historically applied to migrants caught at the border can be applied to anyone seeking to gain legal status to remain in the United States.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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In 2014, the New York Times published a six-part series arguing for a repeal on the federal marijuana ban, comparing the government’s treatment of cannabis to the prohibition on alcohol in the 1920s.—
Elaine Mallon,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Disagreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreeing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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