rhubarb

noun

ˈrü-ˌbärb How to pronounce rhubarb (audio)
Definition of rhubarbnext
as in quarrel
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions a basketball coach whose ranting rhubarbs with officials are the stuff of legend

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Recent Examples of rhubarb This lager is brewed with real strawberries and rhubarb and celebrates a classic Minnesota flavor in every sip! — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026 Bakery Pick up some America 250 cake doughnuts covered with icing and red, white and blue sprinkles, or other treats perfect for a backyard celebration like strawberry and cheese coffee cake, banana whip cream pie and strawberry-rhubarb pie. — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Gardeners in warmer climates may find rhubarb more challenging to grow, as high temperatures can cause plants to go dormant. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 There’s everything from herbals like rhubarb and nettle to green teas and Fortnum’s own signature blends, like Wedding Breakfast or Jubilee, devised in honor of the Queen’s Diamond celebrations in 2012. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhubarb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhubarb
  1. quarrel
  2. dispute
  3. altercation
  4. fight
  5. controversy
  6. disagreement
  7. argument
  8. row
Noun
  • Police said two men, ages 34 and 37, got into a quarrel that turned physical when gunfire was exchanged.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On the new series, some House of Stassi castmembers raised their quarrels with Maloney joining their cast.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of quarrel
Noun
  • The switch to in-person court hearings drew immediate criticism and Johnston in October 2025 agreed to reinstate an online dispute process.
    — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2026
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky formally dismissed Fedorov on July 15, citing disputes with the former commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, who himself was dismissed on July 21.
    — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of dispute
Noun
  • The two got into an altercation, and a third person intervened to help the victim.
    — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement The altercation took place after Shakur and Knight attended Mike Tyson’s boxing match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of altercation
Noun
  • With just four games of their regular season remaining, their challenge for the promotion play-offs seemed to be slipping away without much of a fight.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • No matter, seconds later Scott's corner threw multiple towels in the ring to stop the fight.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of fight
Noun
  • Some controversy arose when New Hampshire was not proposed to be in the first spot, despite a state law requiring the state hold first-in-the-nation primaries.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The delay is considered the first controversy of the country’s new government, led by conservative President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office on Friday.
    — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of controversy
Noun
  • There’s disagreement over how Democrats’ split between progressives and mainstream liberals may — or may not — surface in the calendar.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Friday’s hearing likely will address a disagreement between prosecutors and the defense over the retrial location – not necessarily over whether to move it, but over the defense’s new request to have it in Charleston specifically.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of disagreement
Noun
  • According to Ian Weinstein, a defense lawyer and professor at Fordham School of Law, the specific charges at issue will determine the success of a double jeopardy argument.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In January, prosecutors filed a response opposing the motion, Kestou filed a brief in support of it, and the court heard arguments from both parties, court documents said.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of argument
Noun
  • All that hard work turned into front-row seats, with Blanca surprising her daughter with help from a local boutique.
    — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This luxury cruiser is claimed to be the world’s fastest three-row SUV.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of row

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