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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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Ben Broocks, a lawyer representing Jones and Free Speech Systems, contended recently that keeping the assets in bankruptcy is essential to ensure a fair and competitive auction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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

By 6 p.m., the blaze reached 200 acres as air resources and ground crews contended with steep, narrow terrain that was difficult to access.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

For the first thousand meters, the three boats settled in and contended more or less evenly for the lead.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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