at odds

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Synonyms of at oddsnext
: not agreeing with each other : in a state of disagreement
The parents and teachers are still at odds (about/over what to teach the students).
—often + with
The two groups have long been at odds with each other.
He was completely at oddswith the way the problem was being handled.
The results of the study are at odds with our previous findings.

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Americans, Trump at odds over data centers Lawmakers across the country, and on both sides of the political aisle, have become more outspoken against data centers as the national opinion shifts ahead of November's midterm elections. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The president's stance would then put him at odds with Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, who is expected by markets to hike rates at the Fed's meeting in September. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Hungary’s reliance on Chinese investment has increasingly put it at odds with the EU on other priorities, including efforts to sanction Chinese firms for their support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 Bass and Unite Here have been at odds over allowing Los Angeles residents to use their second homes for short-term rentals. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at odds

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“At odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20odds. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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