disagree

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē How to pronounce disagree (audio)
Definition of disagreenext
as in to differ
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 disagree Steinbrenner disagreed, showing frustration with questions about his stance on a salary cap, the thing owners crave most in the next CBA. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 But the candidates disagree over who bears responsibility for the economic damage, and who could better do something about it. — Megan Cassella, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Chater doesn’t disagree, particularly as promoting the album has prompted more conversations about the subject. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026 Waybourn and Simmons disagree on the number of in-custody deaths at the Tarrant County Jail this year, with the sheriff counting seven and the commissioner counting eight. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disagree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagree
  1. differ
  2. dissent
  3. object
  4. argue
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  • How do fresh and canned pumpkin puree differ in texture and flavor?
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Local rules can differ, so check with your county or city before proceeding.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of differ
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  • Since then, most of the 3-2 split votes have had Lago, Anderson and Lara on one side, with Castro and Fernandez dissenting.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Keep an eye on the number of dissenting votes, higher disagreement directly erodes the market's confidence in the Fed's decision.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissent
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  • For the last five decades, the CZMA has been celebrated as a bipartisan co-management framework that gave coastal and Great Lakes states the power to review and object to federal projects that affect their shorelines.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Skeptics will object that none of this changes Beijing’s ultimate objective.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of object
Verb
  • Rubio has argued that before holding new elections, Venezuela must stabilize its economy and rebuild its institutions, including its courts and electoral council.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Catholics have used Scripture to argue for and against deportations and strict immigration enforcement.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of argue

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“Disagree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagree. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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