1
as in to complain
to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant
he spent the entire evening quibbling about the historical inaccuracies in the television series on World War II
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2
as in to argue
to express different opinions about something often angrily
don't quibble over who gets to sit in front
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as in objection
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Recent Examples of quibble
Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
The only quibble anyone could have is how Williams directed his excellent advice to the Democratic Party alone.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
Gregg Evans, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
That trove included more than 300 black-and-white photographs, shared via JSTOR, which capture both Lulu the woman and Lulu the clown, though Lulu would have quibbled with the distinction.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 18 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Of course, these are minor quibbles, proposed by a man (strike one) obsessed with politics (strike two).
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
The only quibble anyone could have is how Williams directed his excellent advice to the Democratic Party alone.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
His reputation at Liverpool may have suffered due to the manner of his departure to Spain and subsequent transfer to arch-rivals Manchester United, but nobody would quibble with his record.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
That trove included more than 300 black-and-white photographs, shared via JSTOR, which capture both Lulu the woman and Lulu the clown, though Lulu would have quibbled with the distinction.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quibble
Verb
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In April, 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise, a Haitian, died while being held at GEO’s Pompano Beach facility after complaining of chest pains.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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And faculty worry that teaching certain subject matter and texts might offend students and, if students complain, lead to administrative sanctions.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have argued that travel to Moshannon is far more difficult for members of the defense team based in Nashville, and not easier for those in New York.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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During oral arguments at the Arizona Supreme Court, attorney Eric Fraser, who argued on behalf of the state, didn't deny political violence occurred in the country.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Democrats countered that the GOP proposal actually is partisan, since Republicans are seeking to extend funding following the passage of a controversial spending bill that narrowly passed in July over the objections of all congressional Democrats.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Burr’s take on the event comes as some comedians such as Shane Gillis, Marc Maron and David Cross have voiced objections to the festival, with Cross blasting comics — including citing Burr — who participated.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The tape action has been hard to nitpick.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Your friend group may nitpick on your romantic or creative life.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, the companies have bickered about the rise of streaming services, in which the media companies are investing billions of dollars and which lure away cable and satellite customers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Other witnesses indicated that the shooter was a third person who entered the fight between Runnels and Collins’ nephew after the two had already started to bicker, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With five blades sandwiched between two moisturizing bars, this razor speeds up the entire process (no fussing around with shaving cream), nourishing dry skin and making nicks a rare occurrence.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Others might tell you that hosting an awards show is a thankless gig, but Bargatze doesn’t seem fussed.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Similarly to their meeting last year, Georgia trailed early and managed to fight its way back.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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But instead of fighting my body and losing, now my body and I fight together against our enemy, anxiety.—
Jack Korngold,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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In recent months, regular protests have taken place outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in the city.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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That protest was billed as an anti-KKK rally, though the KKK was not there.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Quibble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quibble. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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