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as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
wouldn't be a cricket match without a little argy-bargy over the umpire's every call
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as in altercations
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the perennial argy-bargy over whether the monarchy should be abolished
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argy-bargies
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When jurors came forward with concerns, Farber was strict about respecting the sanctity of deliberations and cautioned them not to discuss the content or tenor of jury room discussions, transcripts show.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025 -
Those are, the Lewis family insists, not active discussions right now.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Many of the people devouring YoungBoy’s endless stream of new music have also been devouring news of his various altercations and legal cases.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hubert Mazur, Ray Collins and Jocelyne Robledo were also detained at the protests after engaging in physical altercations with federal officers, according to the court documents.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Start with this list, then let detailed consultations and your comfort with the team guide the final call.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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After weeks of consultations with political parties across the board, Lecornu, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday appointed his ministers, and the cabinet had been set to hold its first meeting on Monday afternoon.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Oct. 2025
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In New York, carrier disputes over the Knicks’ MSG Network have gone all the way up to the state’s attorney general.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The prisoner list exchange represents progress, but negotiations must continue to resolve disputes over timing, reconstruction, and security guarantees.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The debates — around affordable housing in particular — brewed a contentious 2023 election season.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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The series arrives at a moment when questions of identity and inclusion continue to ripple through American institutions, including the military, where debates over who gets to serve openly have once again surfaced.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Emmer acknowledged the disagreements but didn’t dwell on them.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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There remain many disagreements in detail but hardly any in essence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Pre-arrival photo consults help estimate graft counts, map a design, and explain how prices range with case complexity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Other cases Not all the big controversies at the court this term are focused on the powers of the president.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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Swift has always been known to use her songs not only to tell personal stories but also to reference figures from pop culture, her romantic life, and past controversies.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Argy-bargies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argy-bargies. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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