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contended

ADJECTIVE

controversial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contentious disputed dubious questionable

WEAK

arguable argumentative contestable controvertible debateable disputable disputatious doubtable doubtful dubitable in dispute litigious moot open to discussion open to question polemical suspect uncertain under discussion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite sure

WEAK

agreeable incontrovertible peaceful uncontroversial undisputed undoubted unquestionable

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There’s no other way to get ahead of the problem than to act now, Bamra contended.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Chief Executive Patrice Louvet said the company’s latest fiscal-year results were boosted by balanced contributions across its lifestyle categories, geographies and channels as it contended with a dynamic operating environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But his opposition, he contended, made the final versions of the legislation better.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Households would not be going out to dinner regularly if they were in serious financial trouble,” Stanley contended.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

It would be better for me to stand on a hilltop while lightning bolts contended in the sky.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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