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
Easy and elegant, this rolled riff on pavlova is filled with strawberries and berry-rhubarb jam.
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Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
These include artichoke, asparagus, lovage, rhubarb, sea kale, and sorrel.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Lidey Heuck’s strawberry-rhubarb muffins are spring in the palm of your hand, sweet and tangy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Dessert canapés included champagne and pistachio macaroons, orange crème brûlée tartlets and miniature rhubarb crumble tartlets.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
These include artichoke, asparagus, lovage, rhubarb, sea kale, and sorrel.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Lidey Heuck’s strawberry-rhubarb muffins are spring in the palm of your hand, sweet and tangy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Dessert canapés included champagne and pistachio macaroons, orange crème brûlée tartlets and miniature rhubarb crumble tartlets.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhubarb
Noun
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The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The dispute has opened a new front in a years-long fight over transparency at the shelter, which has faced multiple investigations into overcrowding, animal deaths and a sharp decline in transfers to rescue groups.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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As bitcoin becomes more involved in private contracts, treasury strategies, cross border settlement and business arrangements, disputes will not always arrive in court as dramatic stories about hacks or scams.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Witnesses told the Nantucket Current that the stabbing followed a verbal and physical altercation between the driver of a Myles Reis garbage truck and the driver of a Sayles Seafood delivery truck that had parked in the area.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Cartwright said statements from those involved explained that the victim and her mother were involved in a physical altercation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Chicago police said that an argument between the victim and another male turned into a fight when the male pulled out a gun and shot the victim.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In the room next door, Aaresh plays video games with his friend, like any other 12-year-old boy, taking a break from his homework and studying for a French exam, and oblivious to how his parents’ fight could change his life and those of others like him.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Like all things data center, this one comes with controversy.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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From a national pie shop victory to a fatal military crash and a baseball controversy reaching the White House, Wednesday delivered a wide range of stories for Sacramento readers.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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At the heart of this debate is a fundamental disagreement about sexuality, morality and identity.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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This is a strategic disagreement.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Chicago police said that an argument between the victim and another male turned into a fight when the male pulled out a gun and shot the victim.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The stars aligned, and we — the fans — were transported right into the middle of an argument over balls and strikes between the home plate umpire and A's manager Mark Kotsay.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Shoppers vouch for them after wearing the pants multiple days in a row during long vacations.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Footage posted on social media by attendees shows several rows in the venue cleared after the fall, according to the outlet.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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“Rhubarb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhubarb. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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