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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 quarrels
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
Some states chose not to send representatives; several of them cited disagreements with the partisan mission.
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Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
The city commission reached a major step forward on the project after months of delays and disagreements over the best way to replace the old City Hall, which was damaged beyond repair by the historic flooding of April 2023.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Negotiators had been unable to bridge disagreements over how to finance the combined entity, including credit-enhancement terms and collateral structure.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 July 2026
That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there following a possible ceasefire.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there after a possible ceasefire.
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Giada Zampano,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Here's the latest, and a look back on their other public disagreements.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The end came after years of disagreements between founding members John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
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René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Competition is familiar, and structuring disagreements as a friendly competition with fellow participants helps establish expectations for a back-and-forth presentation and defense of your views, beliefs and values.
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Deborah Mower,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
The city commission reached a major step forward on the project after months of delays and disagreements over the best way to replace the old City Hall, which was damaged beyond repair by the historic flooding of April 2023.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Negotiators had been unable to bridge disagreements over how to finance the combined entity, including credit-enhancement terms and collateral structure.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 July 2026
That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there following a possible ceasefire.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there after a possible ceasefire.
—
Giada Zampano,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Here's the latest, and a look back on their other public disagreements.
—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The end came after years of disagreements between founding members John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Competition is familiar, and structuring disagreements as a friendly competition with fellow participants helps establish expectations for a back-and-forth presentation and defense of your views, beliefs and values.
—
Deborah Mower,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreements
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Herzog won a power struggle in the front office, then quit anyway, amid disputes with ownership.
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According to Castillo, one of the most significant failures has been the tendency to treat many squatter complaints as civil disputes rather than criminal investigations.
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Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.
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In a 2024 study, researchers found that chimpanzee mothers tended to step in to defend their children in quarrels—say, over food or space in a tree—in about half of cases the researchers observed in the wild.
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But the Dodgers organization seems to always find itself in the middle of other off-field controversies, and last season was no exception.
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Can Foxx remember a time when all three main wings of local government in Charlotte were dealing with such big changes and controversies?
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During his time with the Pistons, he was known for getting into altercations with opposing players, most recently in February 2026, when he was suspended for seven games following a fight with the Charlotte Hornets.
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Court documents describe multiple violent altercations between Spencer and his wife leading up to the murder and one arrest after Spencer hit his wife and threatened to kill her.
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According to him, advances in machine learning have yanked questions once trapped inside theological/philosophical disputations into corporate board packs.
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Skoog said he was honored to receive Sayers’ endorsement, saying mayors are focused on delivering results rather than engaging in political fights.
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For five months, sentiment ran consistently negative, dragged down by trade disputes, NATO burden-sharing fights and the general friction between Washington and European capitals.
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The decisions come at a moment when long-standing debates over race and identity have turned toward immigration, increasing racial diversity and the fairness of policies meant to prevent and redress discrimination.
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Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.
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Trump had campaigned on restricting birthright citizenship, arguing that the citizenship clause had been misinterpreted, and attended the April 2026 oral arguments in a first for a sitting president.
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Now, after oral arguments in January, the laws will be protected.
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“Disagreements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreements. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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