as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
a celebrated imbroglio involving some big names in the New York literary scene
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Recent Examples of imbroglio
Political observers say the person who may be most affected by the imbroglio is JD Vance, who has made faith part of his political persona.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
But the airport security imbroglio could continue to grow as DHS stays closed, creating more public pressure on officials in both parties.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
The joint litigation claim, which was first filed in 2024, seeks 177 million pounds ($241 million), plus interest, from the company to make up for the plunges in share price following the imbroglio.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
When the transatlantic imbroglio started simmering, Robert Tramonte of Arlington, Virginia sought assurances.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 Nov. 2025
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
But the airport security imbroglio could continue to grow as DHS stays closed, creating more public pressure on officials in both parties.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
The joint litigation claim, which was first filed in 2024, seeks 177 million pounds ($241 million), plus interest, from the company to make up for the plunges in share price following the imbroglio.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
When the transatlantic imbroglio started simmering, Robert Tramonte of Arlington, Virginia sought assurances.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbroglio
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The dispute over Mississippi's law dates back to 2024, when the Republican National Committee and Mississippi's Libertarian Party filed lawsuits challenging the ballot-receipt deadline.
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Worth noting Relievers Sam Hentges and Ryan Walker made their first appearances back at Oracle Park since the Pride Night controversy became a national story.
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The controversy began during a segment on the French sports network L’Équipe when presenter France Pierron argued that participating in the World Cup was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should take precedence over family obligations.
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While Blutinger was speaking, history professor Jonathan Roth attempted to take video of the protesters in the hallway and got into a physical altercation with a female student who tried to block him from doing so.
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During that altercation, the other person shot Perkins several times, police said.
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The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.
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Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.
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Given the patchy nature of Paleolithic evidence, this matter has provoked many disagreements, which began long before the publication of The Stone Age Diet.
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At the same time, disagreements among friends may expose rivalries, mixed loyalties or gossip that has been circulating beneath the surface.
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The witness heard the argument and saw O’Neal punch the woman in the face, according to court documents.
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Marlene Zuk, an evolutionary biologist and the author of a 2013 book that debunked some of Voegtlin’s arguments, recalled how the Paleo community dealt with this evidence that challenged their largely carb-avoidant worldview.
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Panama is already eliminated from advancing to the knockout round, but is continuing to show some fight here.
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Chicago police said the two women, aged 27 and 36, got into a fight in an apparent road rage incident.
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“Imbroglio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbroglio. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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