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
Additional stations feature breakfast pastries, chocolate eggs, strawberry rhubarb and brie, and a variety of desserts including mousse, shortcakes, tarts, cake pops, French macarons, brownies, carrot cake, and fruit.
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Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
In the kitchen, that means a shift toward lighter vegetable-forward dishes that make the most of the season’s harvest, including asparagus, artichokes, rhubarb and peas.
—Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Guests can also enjoy brunch cocktails including a citrus rhubarb mimosa, bloody mary with shrimp cocktail garnish, and tequila sour.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s also the on-site Gorse Bakery, which sells excellent sourdough, blackberry buns, and rhubarb danishes.
—Issy Von Simson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
In the kitchen, that means a shift toward lighter vegetable-forward dishes that make the most of the season’s harvest, including asparagus, artichokes, rhubarb and peas.
—Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Guests can also enjoy brunch cocktails including a citrus rhubarb mimosa, bloody mary with shrimp cocktail garnish, and tequila sour.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s also the on-site Gorse Bakery, which sells excellent sourdough, blackberry buns, and rhubarb danishes.
—Issy Von Simson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhubarb
Noun
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As the quarrel turned physical, the woman pushed Smith to the ground, witnesses told police.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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What followed was a benches-clearing quarrel between Miller, Sal Stewart and their respective teams, the dramatic conclusion to a two-day saga between the Giants and Reds featuring beanballs, cuss words and aggressive gesticulation.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead of postponing filming to resolve the labor dispute, producers pushed forward, crew members alleged.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2026
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Those discussions ended without a breakthrough, leaving core disputes unresolved — including the scope of Iran's nuclear activities and the conditions for ending the war that began in February.—
Sara Cook,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The altercation was also caught on video, Kenny said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the incident made headlines again in March after a video of the altercation — showing Paul yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Republican candidates, State Senator Mayes Middleton and Central Texas Congressman Chip Roy, are in a very contentious fight.—
Jack Fink
April 12,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The crowd laughed, and the Parenthood actor noted that people intervened and broke up the fight.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Calloway became internet-famous for her Instagram captions, elaborate personal storytelling, and a series of public controversies that blurred the boundary between confession and performance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a recent interview with the Associated Press about the controversies surrounding his stand-up career in recent years, the comedian, 52, talked about his Comedy Central series, which aired from 2003 to 2006.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ongoing military activity in the Middle East and disagreements over Iran’s control of key shipping routes have left the diplomatic effort vulnerable to collapse before the talks even begin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The disagreement has also offered a preview of politics on the city’s newest Democratic body.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our kids grew up in a house where arguments were the norm.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Duncan, for his part, tried to strike a balance between supporting the Royals — and his support for a downtown stadium — and the argument over what the city’s role in that discussion should be.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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And the two stars, who at first seem to be playing in different registers with O’Hara launching her punchlines towards the balcony and Byrne aiming for the second row, harmonize to deliver a master class in physical comedy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Flying into Singapore over the weekend gave me a front row seat to the literal sea of cargo ships sitting idle in the Port of Singapore.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Rhubarb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhubarb. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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