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as in questioning
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 bickering
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 discussing
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 disputing
This can include help to contact creditors, placing fraud alerts, disputing unauthorized accounts and preparing documentation to recover your identity.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Law firm Ancel Glink, which represents Harvey and was the recipient of the letter, said in a statement the city is disputing the finding on the basis the determination was based on taxes levied, rather than taxes collected.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Visa is launching six new tools using artificial intelligence to modernize the process of disputing credit card charges, the company told CNBC exclusively.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Repairing the damage may require filing a police report, disputing fraudulent accounts, and freezing your credit.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers have since taken the issue to court, disputing who is responsible for sending the legislation and whether it must still be transmitted.
—Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
No one is disputing that the vote was handled legally.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
There is no disputing the mistake referee Tom Bramall made.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The fallout from his comments has been swift, with performing arts companies around the world posting social media content disputing the notion that no one cares about opera or ballet.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Law firm Ancel Glink, which represents Harvey and was the recipient of the letter, said in a statement the city is disputing the finding on the basis the determination was based on taxes levied, rather than taxes collected.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Visa is launching six new tools using artificial intelligence to modernize the process of disputing credit card charges, the company told CNBC exclusively.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Repairing the damage may require filing a police report, disputing fraudulent accounts, and freezing your credit.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers have since taken the issue to court, disputing who is responsible for sending the legislation and whether it must still be transmitted.
—Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
No one is disputing that the vote was handled legally.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
There is no disputing the mistake referee Tom Bramall made.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The fallout from his comments has been swift, with performing arts companies around the world posting social media content disputing the notion that no one cares about opera or ballet.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputing
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Meanwhile, Pattinson is like a manic roller coaster on screen, increasingly off the rails as the weight of Emma’s reveal has Charlie questioning everything and reacting badly to the situation.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The leaders of the Senate committee that oversees the FCC are questioning how the agency gave approval to the Nexstar–Tegna transaction, the massive broadcast station merger that already has been paused by a federal court.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine's European allies have promised to maintain their steadfast support, but bickering over a major 90 billion euro ($106 billion) European Union loan to cover Kyiv's military and economic needs for two years has reflected the mounting challenges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Her grandparents are constantly bickering, worn down by the pressures of keeping the family hotel afloat.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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As of now, more than 40 countries brought together by the United Kingdom are discussing how to reopen the strait through diplomatic means after the war is over.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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On April 14, the Tamalpais Union High School District will be discussing and potentially voting on a plan that would restrict cellphone usage on campus.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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There are at least three more pending investigations that are still outstanding, according to OSHA’s website, and Boring Company is currently contesting eight citations it was issued regarding chemical burns in 2024.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sixteen European sides are contesting the UEFA matches and six teams from around the world are taking part in the inter-confederation fixtures.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Greenwood Village Police Department investigators said the men had been arguing while driving with two other people in the SUV when Hernandez pulled over and everyone but Hernandez got out of the vehicle to cool down.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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The city sued, arguing the Angels were violating the lease, but a jury sided with the baseball team.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pop culture depictions of school shootings have often stoked controversy, with many viewers debating the line between storytelling and sensitivity.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The shows have been a talker online among fans and hip hop pundits, who are debating who will put on a better set.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The president stayed for about 80 minutes, leaving after his solicitor general, John Sauer, wrapped his oral argument and an attorney for the ACLU, challenging the executive order, started hers.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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That same day, a square between the sun and Pluto adds a layer of intensity and transformation, challenging outdated belief systems and social environments.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some of Miranda’s constituents are still fighting the city’s stadium plan, including its cost to taxpayers, which grew again in February to $135 million.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nissie Cadette took the mic and spoke about what an influence Metayer had been on her life, fighting through tears at every word.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Disputing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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