Thesaurus results for ARGLE-BARGLES

argle-bargles

noun

plural of argle-bargle, chiefly British

as in quarrels

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions after a lot of argle-bargle even with members of his own party, the prime minister managed to get the measure through parliament

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Candi is the family mediator Like any father-daughter coaching dynamic, Corey and Coco have had their fair share of quarrels on the tennis court.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
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.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026

Definition of quarrels

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The article also underscores that most ordinary voters pay little or no attention to these calendar disputes, implicitly criticizing party insiders for obsessing over process while the public is focused on daily life and more immediate concerns.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
And the vast majority of disputes are being won by providers, who are getting payouts that can far exceed the industry standard.

— Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of disputes

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In court filings, ex-wife Emily Moreno alleged that Miller has repeatedly had physical and verbal altercations with her attorney, Andrew Zashin, after recent court hearings in an ongoing custody battle.

— Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
She's also stood up for Caitlin Clark when some, uh, jealous opponents have gone after her with overly physical fouls or altercations, which instantly increased her popularity among Clark's massive fan base.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of altercations

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Health insurers and hospitals tend to keep their contracts confidential, but, judging from each party’s previous comments, disagreements over reimbursement rates were a key issue throughout the negotiations.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Galanis' testimony offered jurors a glimpse into the family's disagreements over Melina's travel arrangements and her growing concerns about Frattolin's travel plans with their daughter months before Melina's death.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of disagreements

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Milošević, in her UFC debut, earned a $100,000 performance bonus for her dominant victory, quickly setting her sights on future fights in the 135-pound division.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
With Congress closely divided and new Proposition 50 maps creating intraparty fights, how such voters act will matter.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of fights

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As Crowley sprinted across the state to capture undecided voters, Hong was batting down controversies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
But controversies tied to the people around him — most recently antisemitic and white nationalist social media posts by his son-in-law — have dogged him throughout his campaign.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of controversies

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The Sezioni Unite — the highest rung of the Cassazione — accepted her arguments and overturned previous rulings, including one by a lower tier of the Cassazione which had upheld the minor issue as recently as 2024.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
They are sometimes submitted by outside parties in lawsuits to help stress particular arguments or inform a judge’s thinking.

— Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of arguments

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Getting ahead of those conversations helps prevent misunderstandings once households merge and rent is due.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
According to The Gottman Institute, talking through these expectations in advance helps couples build a stronger foundation and sidestep the misunderstandings that tend to surface a few weeks after moving in.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

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