Thesaurus results for IMBROGLIOS

imbroglios

noun

plural of imbroglio

as in disputes

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions a celebrated imbroglio involving some big names in the New York literary scene

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Recent Examples of imbroglios Watergate, of course, is the most famous scandal in presidential history and the reason so many of our contemporary imbroglios get tagged with the -gate suffix. — Dustin Desoto, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026 However, various legal imbroglios about ownership — including a claim by descendants of Cantinflas — led to the collection dropping from public sight in Mexico after 2007. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 The dozens of lawsuits that followed had been entangled in legal imbroglios about how to interpret the untested law. — Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025 These people online have also said that the Owens family has long lived way beyond their means, while Ronn Owens and Jan Black should take responsibility for enabling their daughter’s costly legal imbroglios with these different men, who also have faced harm to their reputations in the process. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Even as Democrats gain power in states and Congress, many key disputes remain unresolved.

— MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
While the appeal turns on complex legal disputes, political overtones aren't hard to find.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

Parks workers who don't comply with the new policy could face discipline, officials said, adding, the policy also instructs them to not engage in any verbal or physical altercations with ICE agents.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Other witnesses, including friends of Smith and Parker, recalled past altercations between the couple.

— Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of altercations

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Marshall’s campaign, in turn, faced an onslaught of controversies that his critics amplified in the race’s final weeks, including his medical debt collection practices and the blurred lines between his office and campaign staff.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
Both candidates faced controversies throughout the campaign, including a dispute over a May traffic stop in which Lombardo was pulled over for allegedly running a red light in Las Vegas.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

But even within the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu, disagreements remain over how to secure the parliamentary support needed to govern.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Discussing realistic exit scenarios early, and documenting how disagreements will be resolved, protects the relationship as much as the investment.

— Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of disagreements

Noun

The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.

— THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Unlike Christian priests and medicine men, who generally command respect, rainmakers are sometimes seen as malicious people who retaliate against whole communities for quarrels with their neighbors.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of quarrels

Noun

In a separate incident, Modesto police cited a Riverbank High School student suspected of making a threatening social media post targeting Beyer following the fights.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Federal budget fights will likely resurface arguments about tax incentives for EVs and other clean tech.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of fights

Noun

The defendant’s attorney asked for the hearing for the judge to listen to arguments and determine whether to set bail for Guzman.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Oral arguments Several of the conservative justices repeatedly raised concerns that the nondiscrimination rule was effectively a back-door way to keep religious entities out of the universal preschool program.

— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

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