disputers

noun

plural of disputer
as in defendants
a person who takes part in a dispute in debate she's a dogged disputer who never gives an inch

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  1. defendants
  2. plaintiffs
  3. debaters
  4. fighters
  5. advocates
  6. contestants
Noun
  • One of the defendants, Edward James Porter of Berwyn, allegedly called an unnamed witness on July 31 and threatened to kill them and their family, according to an affidavit.
    — Josh Kelety, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Emails sent to addresses listed in an affidavit for one of the defendants went unanswered.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of defendants
Noun
  • In doing so, the plaintiffs argued, the OCC is acting beyond the powers given to the agency.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • While court documents show there have been settlement discussions in some of the cases, some plaintiffs’ attorneys say the pace has been agonizingly slow—or nonexistent.
    — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of plaintiffs
Noun
  • Personal laptops allow debaters to research, organize evidence and prepare for tournaments during free periods.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The debaters themselves hold the incentive to say extreme statements to become a viral clip as well.
    — Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Definition of debaters
Noun
  • The communication drills are intended to encourage first-line fighters to be more self-reliant and effective in battle, experts say.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Eventually, the fighters abandoned him because of it, and he was later brought to the youth facility.
    — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of fighters
Noun
  • Bicycle advocates are calling for immediate changes to local roads and bike infrastructure after 10 bicyclists have been killed on Sacramento-area roadways so far this year.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • However, the whole reason advocates wanted tighter zoning ordinances was to prevent vacation homes and short-term rentals from popping up everywhere.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocates
Noun
  • There’s also the opportunity to be the one to win the $500,000 grand prize out of the 24 DUNKMAN contestants.
    — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Now, is using paper towels a little lackluster compared with last year’s Abbott Elementary crossover challenge, where the contestants had to use school supplies?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of contestants
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