as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
a loud quarrel erupted at the next table over
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
the coach and the referee quarreled about whether the ball was in bounds
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Recent Examples of quarrel
Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
The two quarrel over the Ukrainian leader’s outfit before trading jabs in the air with Trump firing a water gun at the Ukrainian president.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 July 2025
After more quarreling between the drivers and people on the sidewalk, authorities said Williams pulled a gun from his waistband and fired four shots at the back of the Nissan, striking the girl.
—Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Harvard’s quarrel with Trump is the extreme example: in March, the administration revoked the university’s ability to grant travel visas, though Harvard’s deal with the University of Toronto may circumvent this issue for now.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
The two quarrel over the Ukrainian leader’s outfit before trading jabs in the air with Trump firing a water gun at the Ukrainian president.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Verb
Another by-product of Pogacar’s decision is that Ayuso and Almeida are now co-leaders — riders which have not always historically seen eye to eye after quarrelling at last year’s Tour de France.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 July 2025
After more quarreling between the drivers and people on the sidewalk, authorities said Williams pulled a gun from his waistband and fired four shots at the back of the Nissan, striking the girl.
—Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarrel
Noun
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Nearly a year after being removed from Lincoln Heights' village council over a tax dispute, a leading community activist has had his seat restored by a state appeals court.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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How the courts and legislatures balance the rights of the majority and minority in these disputes over the place of the Ten Commandments in public life may go a long way toward shaping the future of religious freedom in American public education.—
Lydia Artz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not long ago, these militias’ tendency to bicker was mitigated by the deft orchestration of Soleimani.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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During the squabble, Darcey and Georgi bickered about the communication issues impacting their relationship, leaving Georgi’s parents Ginka and Ivan concerned about how healthy their son’s relationship was.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The altercation was captured on CTA surveillance video and cellphone footage taken by the theft victim, according to court documents.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, after they were separated, Hicks ran after the women and retaliated, sparking a second altercation.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But there are Republicans who argue that the changes to Medicaid strengthen the program for the most vulnerable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The deal, brokered after a standoff between state and county officials resulting from a disagreement over whether to raise assessments this year, means homeowners will see a nearly 7% increase above their 2024 property valuation.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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As part of the legal dispute between Priscilla and her former business partners, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, a letter Keough wrote to her grandmother was made public, revealing a disagreement between the Daisy Jones & the Six star and her late mom.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Among other resources, two engines have also been deployed to fight the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Her grandfather served in World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The continuing controversy has prompted comments from many stars of Allen's films.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Employee Retention Tax Credit also resulted in lots of new tax controversy work that didn’t exist before the credit was added with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Preparation has cultural and regional variations, but the seed is usually chewed with slaked lime and betel leaves, and chewing releases a red juice that's often then spat out.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Quarrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarrel. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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