as in quarrel
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
after a prolonged bicker, they finally managed to find a movie that both of them were interested in seeing
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as in to argue
to express different opinions about something often angrily
if you two don't stop bickering about where to go to eat, we're not going out at all!
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Recent Examples of bicker
David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Since then, showrunner Tim Minear and the rest of the writers have played up the actors' natural chemistry, playing into both the characters' bickering dynamic and their willingness to do anything, including risking their lives, for one another.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The video went viral, and the two eventually bickered about it on social media later Sunday night.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The two get to bickering about her terrible track record, with Dennis hilariously failing to realize that this accusation includes him among the questionable men.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Whereas The Late Show’s prior steward, David Letterman, was happier to playfully bicker with guests, his successor took a surprisingly heady path.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Since then, showrunner Tim Minear and the rest of the writers have played up the actors' natural chemistry, playing into both the characters' bickering dynamic and their willingness to do anything, including risking their lives, for one another.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The video went viral, and the two eventually bickered about it on social media later Sunday night.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The two get to bickering about her terrible track record, with Dennis hilariously failing to realize that this accusation includes him among the questionable men.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicker
Noun
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The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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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.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Srebnick, however, argued that the crash was a tragic accident — and did not amount to a crime.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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While some experts say the government should be involved in conversations about AI safety, others argue the result could stifle the industry.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Noun
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The dispute has opened a new front in a years-long fight over transparency at the shelter, which has faced multiple investigations into overcrowding, animal deaths and a sharp decline in transfers to rescue groups.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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As bitcoin becomes more involved in private contracts, treasury strategies, cross border settlement and business arrangements, disputes will not always arrive in court as dramatic stories about hacks or scams.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Starmer has vowed to fight any leadership contest, deepening the sense of crisis within the Labour Party.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Police said the bail agent and driver fought, and the agent fired one round, with the bullet striking the suspect in the arm.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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At the heart of this debate is a fundamental disagreement about sexuality, morality and identity.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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This is a strategic disagreement.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Callie and Arizona: Another couple spatting over kids.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Mulroney, Ackerman, Snow, and Newman turn this story of spatting WAGS into an explosive, addictive watch.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Witnesses told the Nantucket Current that the stabbing followed a verbal and physical altercation between the driver of a Myles Reis garbage truck and the driver of a Sayles Seafood delivery truck that had parked in the area.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Cartwright said statements from those involved explained that the victim and her mother were involved in a physical altercation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The countries have also squabbled over Pretoria’s affirmative action policies and a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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Cobb County and Mableton have been squabbling over police services.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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“Bicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicker. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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