Thesaurus results for RHUBARB

rhubarb

noun

ˈrü-ˌbärb

Definition of rhubarb

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 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 Left on the kitchen counter were cut up limes and rhubarb custard pie. — Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhubarb

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Noun

The quarrel took him in the left shoulder near the neck, and the surgeon attending the king failed to properly remove the shaft.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
As the quarrel escalated he was stabbed repeatedly in the arm.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026

Definition of quarrel

Noun

Rezaei accused Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding and launching attacks without first referring the issue to the dispute resolution committee.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The latest dispute in House centers on whether the College Sports Commission has the authority to review NIL agreements involving multimedia rights companies.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of dispute

Noun

The Cleveland Guardians went from watching starter Gavin Williams go from pitching a perfect game to a benches-clearing altercation in the matter of moments at Progressive Field on Sunday.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Jackie was rescued after an altercation with two subadult bald eagles near Big Bear Lake left her unable to fly.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of altercation

Noun

Fire crews in Spokane remained in an aggressive fight against three rapidly spreading wildfires Saturday evening, with officials warning that conditions are not expected to improve at night.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
In parallel, the state disclosure rules and local fights over data centers and permitting will continue.

— Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of fight

Noun

The next few items on Takaichi’s agenda – the anti-espionage law and the foreign intelligence service – will likely court even more controversy.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Ancelotti selected the former Barcelona winger for the tournament despite controversy over his fitness and form, having only made 15 appearances for Santos before the World Cup this year.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of controversy

Noun

Identify the last three high-pressure moments whether that be a hard conversation, a strategic disagreement, a crisis call.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Health insurers and hospitals tend to keep their contracts confidential, but, judging from each party’s previous comments, disagreements over reimbursement rates were a key issue throughout the negotiations.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of disagreement

Noun

Ratajkowski held her phone at arm’s length while seated sideways on the lounge chair, with rows of beach chairs and a glimpse of the water surrounding her.

— Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Cabins, which feature private decks with hot tubs, frame jaw-dropping views of the Berkshire foothills thanks to a row of sliding glass doors.

— Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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