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as in questioned
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
a whole slew of relatives eager to dispute his claim to being the sole heir
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as in bickered
to express different opinions about something often angrily
hometown fans disputing with visiting fans over which had the better team
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as in debated
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
in an extended session the city council disputed the need for a new high school
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Recent Examples of disputed
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
When the owner is gone and that information was never recorded anywhere, the asset does not become disputed.
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Sergey Stopnevich,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, companies that furnish information to credit bureaus have a duty to investigate disputed information.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The Louisville Counter-Claim Here’s where the story gets genuinely interesting for anyone who loves a disputed first.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
There was violence after the disputed 2025 reelection of 92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who first came to power in 1982.
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Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
After Thompson’s testimony, Muscolino called witnesses, which included city workers, who testified against George’s claim to owning the disputed roadway.
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Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
The disputed ending of the AFCON tournament took another turn yesterday as Morocco was declared champions over Senegal, which was stripped of its title after walking off the pitch during the match.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
After the disputed 2009 presidential election, in which an apparent reformist victory was thwarted, the streets became the only outlet for dissent.
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Karl Vick,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The company disputed the vulnerability's severity, while the government's position softened amid industry criticism and fears of Chinese competitors gaining an advantage.
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Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Gustin disputed those accounts, saying detainees are given headphones at intake and that attorney calls typically take place in private booths.
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Behavioral health advocates have disputed these claims and argued they are rooted in stigma.
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Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
Tesla has disputed those claims, saying the driver manually overrode the system by pressing the accelerator.
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Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
But these claims were disputed, especially as radar measurements show much lower velocities.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
This was disputed by one freelancer who is a party to the legal proceedings.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Kohen’s family has disputed authorities’ account of the incident.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Salisbury blamed delays in resolving cases in part on a 2021 law that mandates full trial boards in disputed misconduct complaints involving police officers, even for minor disciplinary infractions.
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Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
When the owner is gone and that information was never recorded anywhere, the asset does not become disputed.
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Sergey Stopnevich,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, companies that furnish information to credit bureaus have a duty to investigate disputed information.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The Louisville Counter-Claim Here’s where the story gets genuinely interesting for anyone who loves a disputed first.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
There was violence after the disputed 2025 reelection of 92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who first came to power in 1982.
—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
After Thompson’s testimony, Muscolino called witnesses, which included city workers, who testified against George’s claim to owning the disputed roadway.
—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
The disputed ending of the AFCON tournament took another turn yesterday as Morocco was declared champions over Senegal, which was stripped of its title after walking off the pitch during the match.
—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
After the disputed 2009 presidential election, in which an apparent reformist victory was thwarted, the streets became the only outlet for dissent.
—
Karl Vick,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
During the news conference, Crump, who has disputed the claims, showed a photograph of the vehicle with a shattered passenger side window and a bullet hole in the front windshield.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The company disputed the vulnerability's severity, while the government's position softened amid industry criticism and fears of Chinese competitors gaining an advantage.
—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Gustin disputed those accounts, saying detainees are given headphones at intake and that attorney calls typically take place in private booths.
—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Behavioral health advocates have disputed these claims and argued they are rooted in stigma.
—
Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
Tesla has disputed those claims, saying the driver manually overrode the system by pressing the accelerator.
—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
But these claims were disputed, especially as radar measurements show much lower velocities.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
This was disputed by one freelancer who is a party to the legal proceedings.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Kohen’s family has disputed authorities’ account of the incident.
—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputed
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In a controversial move, the Department of Education last year decided that certain healthcare studies – such as nursing, physician assistants and physical therapy – were not considered professional programs.
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One of the most controversial things to happen in sports over the last five to seven years or so is the introduction of jersey ads.
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Asked about the impact of successor Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence, Kamrava questioned the official explanation of security concerns, especially given the public appearance of other senior figures, and pointed to previous reports of his injury.
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His behavior under stress is dangerous to his officers and crew, and his authority is questioned.
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King bickered with fans on social media.
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But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
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Hall went north alone again in the spring of 1776 as Georgia’s patriot government, which had removed the royal governor in January and taken control of the colony, debated the priorities the colony would pursue at the Congress.
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In Egypt, certain pharaohs seemed, for reasons still debated, to tilt their own representations from the ideal to the natural.
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When an incident occurs, tracing back to the responsible party is slow and often inconclusive.
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The defense’s contempt motion stemmed from comments prosecutor Christopher Ballard, also a spokesperson for the Utah County Attorney’s Office, made to media outlets this spring about an inconclusive ballistics report mentioned in a defense filing.
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Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well.
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Eight groups challenged the department’s definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more.
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The settlement stems from a 2022 federal class action suit filed by YouTube TV subscribers who argued that Disney used its control over must-have programming, including content tied to ESPN and Hulu, to influence the broader live streaming market.
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Blutinger, a Jewish studies professor at Long Beach State University, had argued that Israel was not committing genocide in Gaza and that the protests on university campuses seemed supportive of Hamas.
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
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“Disputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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