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
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
However, lovers’ quarrels or difficulty dealing with children (hissy fits or meltdowns) might occur.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
However, lovers’ quarrels or difficulty dealing with children (hissy fits or meltdowns) might occur.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 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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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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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
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Anthropic’s founders are former OpenAI employees who left over disagreements about the ChatGPT maker’s direction, approach to safety and pace of AI development.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Sarandos bit his tongue for what must have been the 20th time that afternoon and offered the mildest of disagreements, saying only that most Americans don’t view Netflix as either Republican or Democratic.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, fights outside the dojo or a tournament were rare for Warren’s students.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Calpak Luka Mini Softside Carry-on feels more like a plush weekender than a spinner, and the Bagsmart Hardside Carry-on zips open clamshell-style and never fights me at TSA.—
Brandon Schultz,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit claims that Metcalf had a history of being involved in altercations and alleges that Ford Field should have known about Metcalf's history and failed to protect Kennedy.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Clark warned him against becoming involved in any physical altercations.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The complaint argues these practices harm both smaller companies and consumers, who face higher prices.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Miller argues the city faces management problems and needs strong leadership to address housing, homelessness and public safety crises.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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More recently, controversies like a Pokemon card game event that was originally planned to be held at a shrine to honor Japan’s war dead still triggered angry comments on Chinese social media, but no obvious broader repercussions.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Years of high-profile controversies — plea deals, pardons and investigations that feel politicized depending on who is involved — have left Americans skeptical that justice is blind.—
Kaitlyn Buss,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 2026.
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