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
Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
There is enough division already without such quarrels.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 8 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
Noun
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
There is enough division already without such quarrels.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarrels
Noun
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Opening arguments in a Stanford felony vandalism case began Friday amid sharp disputes over whether political views tied to Israel’s war in Gaza should factor into the trial — an issue that has shaped the case from its earliest stages.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 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
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Or one who dismissed concerns from Black New Yorkers by citing disagreements with African leaders.—
David Moore,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas gave fans a glimpse into one of their ongoing disagreements at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday night.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Eleven finds her way to them, jumping inside the Mind Flayer to destroy Vecna, who’s controlling it from within, while Will fights telepathically from the outside, no longer empathetic or afraid to go toe to toe with his former saboteur.—
Yohana Desta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2026
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Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Novo Nordisk’s shift from a market darling to a serious underperformer has set the stage for a transitional 2026 as the Danish drugmaker fights to regain investor confidence in its weight loss business.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
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No arrests, detentions or altercations with police were reported.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Loud sounds of rioters and altercations with Capitol Police could be heard clearly.—
Sarah Ghermay,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The White House argues this video shows Ross was hit by Good's car.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The addition of those provisions, the lawsuit argues, violated a requirement in the Missouri Constitution that laws only deal with one subject.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on culinary controversies and presidential proclamations.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota has been under scrutiny in recent weeks over yearslong investigations and controversies about alleged fraud in child-care centers.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At Tender, Whitney clashes with his more hedonistic co-founder Jonah (Kal Penn) and bosses around his assistant Haley (Kiernan Shipka).—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Matty is a blustering, blue-collar Bostonian who sees himself as the unequivocal boss of the house and frequently clashes with his liberal niece Blaire, an outspoken college student who often finds herself at odds with her more traditional-minded relatives.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Quarrels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarrels. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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