as in questioning
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
vowed to contest the claim in court
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Recent Examples of contesting
So your rotations aren’t just about contesting 3s.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Under Mayor Bill de Blasio, the city initiated a policy of rarely contesting such claims, meaning that, in most cases, all a family had to do to get reimbursed—to the tune of $102,000 a student on average last year—was hire a lawyer.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy is contesting the findings of the investigation before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
And Republicans are trying to save the Senate majority and Louisiana is a deep-red state that Democrats aren’t even contesting.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Four parties are contesting the election in Deir al-Balah.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But Mike’s attorney, Raymond Rafool, tells PEOPLE that Constance is contesting that, likening it to a bad deal signed years ago at a vulnerable moment.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
From there, you’re introduced to your guide for your adventures in Japan, meet your starter cars (those would be an ST205 Toyota Celica GT-Four, widebody S13 Nissan Silvia, and—wait for it—a K5 GMC Jimmy), and can immediately begin contesting races to qualify for the big show, the Horizon Festival.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Under Mayor Bill de Blasio, the city initiated a policy of rarely contesting such claims, meaning that, in most cases, all a family had to do to get reimbursed—to the tune of $102,000 a student on average last year—was hire a lawyer.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy is contesting the findings of the investigation before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
And Republicans are trying to save the Senate majority and Louisiana is a deep-red state that Democrats aren’t even contesting.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Four parties are contesting the election in Deir al-Balah.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But Mike’s attorney, Raymond Rafool, tells PEOPLE that Constance is contesting that, likening it to a bad deal signed years ago at a vulnerable moment.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
From there, you’re introduced to your guide for your adventures in Japan, meet your starter cars (those would be an ST205 Toyota Celica GT-Four, widebody S13 Nissan Silvia, and—wait for it—a K5 GMC Jimmy), and can immediately begin contesting races to qualify for the big show, the Horizon Festival.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contesting
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The aggressive political gains DeSantis and Republicans seek also have some in the party questioning whether the new map would put GOP incumbents at risk of losing future elections.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite the apology, Camp Mystic’s plans to reopen in late May with nearly 900 girls have angered victims’ families, and state officials are questioning whether the license should be renewed.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meeting a partner’s family can be challenging in any circumstance; anxieties about a family member saying something rude or belittling can only compound that.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Alexis and a group called Friends of the Plaza are challenging the city’s use of an emergency exemption to decommission the sculpture.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In light of Robinson’s death, her family is disputing authorities’ ruling that the 31-year-old influencer died by suicide.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon have posed an ongoing threat to the fragile truce, with Israel disputing that the agreement extended to its operations against Hezbollah.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Contesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contesting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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