as in bickered
to express different opinions about something often angrily
this discussion is so silly we might as well altercate on how many angels can dance on the point of a needle
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King bickered with fans on social media.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026 -
But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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It can’t really even be argued that this is a game unfolding between two adults.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The defense argued that if jurors believe Anthony felt genuine terror and had no chance for calm reflection, then sudden passion applies, pointing to the video as evidence.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The memory of that episode—and of the country’s long and bloody civil war, fought from 1975 to 1990—still looms.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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José Palma, national coordinator of the National TPS Alliance — an advocacy group that has fought in federal courts against the cancellation of TPS for several countries—welcomed the extension of protections for the Lebanese.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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He's previously quarreled with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook and Draymond Green.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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On Thursday, the Miami City Commission deferred voting on two commissioners’ requests to fund affordable housing and parks in their districts after officials quarreled over which areas in the city have the most pressing needs, an argument that cut to the core of the wealth divide in Miami.—
Tess Riski
April 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The passenger who fell out died almost 24 hours later at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center from traumatic blunt force injuries, and was identified as Miguel Martinez, 46, of Nampa.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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But after a tumultuous start to the 2025 season, Mainoo fell out of Manchester United’s midfield rotation under former manager Ruben Amorim, causing some to wonder if the English talent would do enough to earn a spot on the World Cup squad.—
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Strikes over southern Lebanon continue daily, meanwhile, and Hezbollah fighters and Israeli troops have also clashed.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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It is believed that Baltyuor’s vision for the fest going forward clashed with Pandya Malhotra’s mode of operation, according to sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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“Altercated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altercated. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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