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noun

plural of bicker
as in quarrels
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of bicker
as in argues
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 bickers
Verb
The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bickers
  1. quarrels
  2. argues
  3. disputes
  4. fights
  5. disagreements
  6. clashes
  7. altercations
  8. wrangles
Noun
  • On the new series, some House of Stassi castmembers raised their quarrels with Maloney joining their cast.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of quarrels
Verb
  • The diamond experiment The place to look for the answers, Folman argues, is in heavier masses.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This book, a history of the Constitution, argues that the philosophy of amendment is foundational to modern constitutionalism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of argues
Noun
  • Gilbertson’s involvement in the ports grew out of a series of chaotic mergers that in the 1990s led to endless disputes among shippers and the railroads about whose cargo would move first.
    — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Trump declined to endorse Thune for a future term as leader amid disputes over passing the SAVE America Act and eliminating the filibuster.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of disputes
Verb
  • The merch quickly gained traction on social media as the 38-year-old congresswoman fights to hold her battleground seat for a third term.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of fights
Noun
  • For example, in Ozaukee County disagreements near Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve have prompted discussion of permanent signs and a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources determination establishing the ordinary high-water mark.
    — Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Between small celebrations, hospital visits and disagreements about how to care for her, a mysterious presence of bulls begins to surround the house.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of disagreements
Verb
  • Paul clashes with Neeley, Matthews, and Draper before storming out of the party, only to return and continue arguing with the group.
    — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • According to The Ankler, the film’s plot centers on a Black reenactor at a historical slave plantation museum who clashes with the Midwest town’s racist mayor, played by Parker.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of clashes
Noun
  • After marching from Crocker Park in downtown Sacramento, the protest groups engaged in verbal and physical altercations across a barricade formed by law enforcement officers.
    — Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Simple assault are altercations and incidents that don’t involve weapons or serious injuries, including domestic incidents.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of altercations
Verb
  • While Nolan often wrangles what seems like a cast of thousands, the look departs from the Old Hollywood vision of the sword-and-sandal epic, creating something equal parts majestic and strange, as befits a story peppered with fantastical elements.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • After a bit of struggle and a close call or two, Kennedy successfully wrangles the rattler into the bucket.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Definition of wrangles

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