quibble 1 of 2

verb

ˈkwi-bəl How to pronounce quibble (audio)
Definition of quibblenext
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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quibble

2 of 2

noun

as in objection

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Recent Examples of quibble
Verb
The story that’s being quibbled about concerns a teen suicide. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026 While facelift surgeons quibble over semantics and what truly distinguishes one method from another, ultimately, all modern facelifts adjust the SMAS (muscle layer) in some way. — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
Something’s lost in the translation, but with dazzling costumes, hyper-energetic singing and dancing and joyful spirit filling the Nederlander, quibbles end up banished beyond the flats. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026 One small quibble — in Greece, a classic salad does not contain lettuce. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quibble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quibble
  1. complain
  2. argue
  3. objection
  4. nitpick
  5. bicker
  6. protest
  7. fuss
  8. fight
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  • Rodriguez said in a May phone interview with the Herald that detainees had been complaining when a guard approached him and told him to walk out of the cage where he and other men were housed.
    — Churchill Ndonwie, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
  • At the local level, administrators often complain there is little clarity on what is expected of them and, too often, outright conflict.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of complain
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  • The bigger question is whether the illusion of having someone who is always loyal and never argues is actually a healthy solution for us.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
  • States argue those contracts are equivalent to sports betting, something state governments control.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Definition of argue
Noun
  • The people who did it anyway The objection says courage doesn't survive the incentives.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • In one case, the panel concluded Martinez improperly allowed two high school students to sit with him on the bench during a hearing despite an objection from one of the parties.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of objection
Verb
  • Tucker even nitpicked the nine-pitch at-bat that ended in the pull-side homer.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • While there’s still room for these players to develop (and areas to nitpick), the only major disappointments of this class came early and late, with Jones and cornerback Cory Trice Jr.
    — Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of nitpick
Verb
  • People like to bicker over the exact definition, but thru-hiking generally refers to backpacking a long-distance trail in a continuous fashion, often for weeks or months at a time.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Hikers bicker over the exact definition, but the core idea is a continuous backpacking trip on a long trail.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of bicker
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  • The war that followed October 7 deepened the rupture, with several Entebbe veterans joining the weekly protests calling on Netanyahu to end the fighting and strike a deal to bring the hostages home.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • At facilities across the country, there have been hunger strikes and protests over inhumane conditions, including rotten and inedible food, physical abuse by guards, and insufficient medical care.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of protest
Verb
  • Yes, teaching by example is often a better way of handling a challenge than fussing about it.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
  • No need to fuss-up something that's just as delicious prepared simply.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Definition of fuss
Verb
  • The king successfully fought a hundred men and emerged victorious, but not before killing Antinous in Sinon’s name.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • Rhodes fought out of it and dodged a running boot from Gunther.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
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