as in disputes
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
a loud quarrel erupted at the next table over
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as in bickers
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 quarrels
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
In a 2024 study, researchers found that chimpanzee mothers tended to step in to defend their children in quarrels—say, over food or space in a tree—in about half of cases the researchers observed in the wild.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
As the trio quarrels, bonds and ventures through the wild unknown, Felix discovers that true bravery may change not only his own destiny, but also the future of his home.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Today the Moon in your sign is at odds with fiery Mars, hinting at domestic quarrels and problems.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
His quarrels with Massie and interest in relitigating the 2020 election seem to animate him more, too.
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W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
This is the style that Newsom has employed on broadcasts with figures like Kirk and in public quarrels with Joe Rogan.
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Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Some of the quarrels that divided Minneapolis city leaders only a few weeks ago, over policing or Gaza or the budget, have faded as people have come together to oppose ICE.
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Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
The republic would treat other nations with civility precisely in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.
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Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
In a 2024 study, researchers found that chimpanzee mothers tended to step in to defend their children in quarrels—say, over food or space in a tree—in about half of cases the researchers observed in the wild.
—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
As the trio quarrels, bonds and ventures through the wild unknown, Felix discovers that true bravery may change not only his own destiny, but also the future of his home.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Today the Moon in your sign is at odds with fiery Mars, hinting at domestic quarrels and problems.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
His quarrels with Massie and interest in relitigating the 2020 election seem to animate him more, too.
—
W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
This is the style that Newsom has employed on broadcasts with figures like Kirk and in public quarrels with Joe Rogan.
—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Some of the quarrels that divided Minneapolis city leaders only a few weeks ago, over policing or Gaza or the budget, have faded as people have come together to oppose ICE.
—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
The republic would treat other nations with civility precisely in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.
—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
The three bills also are not the first headline-grabbing action from Schroer, who serves as chair of the Senate’s hard-right Freedom Caucus, which frequently quarrels with GOP leadership.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarrels
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Showdowns over international inspectors caused years of disputes between the US and Saddam Hussein’s Iraq and more recently Iran.
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Council members ultimately said the purpose of the sister city program was to build relationships between communities, not to settle international political disputes.
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.
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There’s also continuing disagreements that could unravel the deal.
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Given the patchy nature of Paleolithic evidence, this matter has provoked many disagreements, which began long before the publication of The Stone Age Diet.
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The East Wing’s demolition and 999-seat ballroom — now projected at $600 million — are fueling legal, ethical and security fights over who pays and what protections are truly needed.
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Rizos Curls’ 6-in-1 Styling Cream is a lightweight multitasker that defines curls, fights frizz, provides flexible hold, and offers heat protection.
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During his time with the Pistons, he was known for getting into altercations with opposing players, most recently in February 2026, when he was suspended for seven games following a fight with the Charlotte Hornets.
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Court documents describe multiple violent altercations between Spencer and his wife leading up to the murder and one arrest after Spencer hit his wife and threatened to kill her.
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Trump argues the ballroom is necessary for security reasons, and amplified that assertion after the attack on the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in April.
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The article argues that while compromise may offer short-term gains, steadfast adherence to one's beliefs builds lasting trust and reputational capital.
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Has this reignited the controversies surrounding you and your translation?
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Around the same time, Hogshead began a letter writing campaign aimed at drawing broader attention to Butler’s controversies and urging other volleyball organizations and teams to disassociate themselves from him.
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Nader is set to play Selene, a captain of the Zuma Beach Lifeguards, who often clashes with Amell's character, Hobie Buchannon, her fellow co-captain.
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Just be mindful when Venus clashes with Pluto retrograde on June 17 — attraction can turn into obsession if power dynamics (or boundaries) are off.
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“Quarrels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarrels. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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