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
The forever plants in question — hardy kiwi, rhubarb, asparagus — are part of the actor’s effort to court more bees to his property.
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Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Perennial crops in your garden, such as asparagus, rhubarb, and horseradish, also have pest and disease issues and specific nutrient needs.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Tangy spring rhubarb, juicy summer plums and tart autumn apples complement it especially well.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Dishes include French white asparagus, burrata with strawberry and rhubarb, Carolina Gold rice risotto with crab, roasted lamb loin and carrot cake.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Perennial crops in your garden, such as asparagus, rhubarb, and horseradish, also have pest and disease issues and specific nutrient needs.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Tangy spring rhubarb, juicy summer plums and tart autumn apples complement it especially well.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Dishes include French white asparagus, burrata with strawberry and rhubarb, Carolina Gold rice risotto with crab, roasted lamb loin and carrot cake.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhubarb
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That same month, Browne found himself in a public quarrel with fellow Caribbean leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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As the quarrel turned physical, the woman pushed Smith to the ground, witnesses told police.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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By 2009, Cage was facing serious financial strain, including a dispute with the IRS over $6 million in unpaid taxes.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The statement notably excludes Anthropic, which has been in dispute with the Pentagon over guardrails for how the military could use its artificial intelligence tools.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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At 20, he was arrested after a routine traffic stop turned into a violent altercation with police.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The altercation between Avdija and Castle put an end to a frustrating day for the Trail Blazers, who lost Game 4 by 21 points after holding a 17-point lead at halftime.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The fight, though, kept getting delayed.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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While Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first Black president and a global icon – having spent 27 years in jail for his role in the fight against apartheid – his wife Winnie, who was arguably just as instrumental in that fight, has been widely maligned.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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The new controversy comes at a moment when the region is already grappling with internal divisions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Branca's tenure, however, hasn't been without controversy.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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But there were disagreements inside the administration over the wisdom of funding the bailout.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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But some Republicans shook their heads in disagreement.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The victim told police Walton became enraged over not receiving a tip, leading to an argument.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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During debate, DeSantis’s general counsel, David Axelman, argued that complying with prior court mandates risked acknowledging that race played a role in drawing districts, echoing legal arguments at the center of the Louisiana case.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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These were all things the Storm should have been celebrating afterward, but yet, for the second week in a row, the coaches and players will be headed back to the film room to figure out what went wrong.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Soldiers stood in a row, keeping back the shivering crowd.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Rhubarb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhubarb. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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