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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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Research published and presented External link by Brookings experts Tuesday contended that this approach wasn’t successful.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But he also contended that the judicial pardon he granted Franco was the result of “logical and legal reasoning.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

In his memoir Holmes contended that the news did shock him.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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