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
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
But by agreeing to disagree on these ideological quarrels, negotiators could manage to find ways to prevent them from triggering unnecessary crises.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
For mind you, these quarrels were public.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Hip-Hop has equally thrived on legendary quarrels and strong relationships.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Avoid money quarrels with everyone.
—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
But by agreeing to disagree on these ideological quarrels, negotiators could manage to find ways to prevent them from triggering unnecessary crises.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
For mind you, these quarrels were public.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Hip-Hop has equally thrived on legendary quarrels and strong relationships.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarrels
Noun
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Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman are heading back out to uncover more neighborly disputes.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its constitution renounces the right to wage war as a means of settling such disputes.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mullin’s nomination to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary has moved forward amid a contentious political backdrop, including a standoff over funding for the department and broader disagreements over immigration enforcement policies.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Over the next months, Barr made clear his own disagreements with the foundations of the Russia investigation, moving to dismiss a false-statements prosecution that Mueller had brought against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, even though that investigation ended in a guilty plea.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their friendship — sometimes, as sparring partners — led to an iconic faceoff in the 1972 movie Return of the Dragon, in which Lee fights and kills Norris’ character in Rome’s Colosseum.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Spider-Man fights Punisher (Jon Bernthal) and Scorpion (Michael Mando), and other threats seem to be on the horizon.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But in a rare but potentially growing number of instances, local law enforcement officers say, frustrations on the Valley’s increasingly congested roads are escalating into threats, altercations and sometimes deadly violence.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lakewood police said officers returned to the area later after receiving reports of altercations, injuries, and a growing crowd of onlookers.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The old woodworking adage suggests measuring twice to cut once—there’s even a Russian version that argues for measuring seven times.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The shifting explanations, the defense argues, suggest the decision may have been arbitrary.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Throughout the campaign, Conyears-Ervin deflected from her controversies by framing herself as a scrappy politician who is the right candidate to defend the district’s most vulnerable residents.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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White Stadium controversies Residents and activists have raised concerns about the loss of critical green space in the park.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the early days of tour rehearsal, Johannes shows up and immediately clashes with Celeste, causing more stress for Charli.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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He is paired with an arrogant young partner (Lou), a second-generation political scion whose personality clashes sharply with his own.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Quarrels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarrels. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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