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 latter has a full-service spa, where visitors can experience seasonal services utilizing the area’s flora, including an herbal massage featuring lemongrass, rosemary, basil and marjoram, designed by the spa’s in-house herbalist, or a strawberry rhubarb body polish & hydrating massage.
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Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
These sweet bakes make the most of in-season berries, rhubarb and citrus.
—Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The forever plants in question — hardy kiwi, rhubarb, asparagus — are part of the actor’s effort to court more bees to his property.
—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
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Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
These sweet bakes make the most of in-season berries, rhubarb and citrus.
—Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The forever plants in question — hardy kiwi, rhubarb, asparagus — are part of the actor’s effort to court more bees to his property.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhubarb
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In a 2024 study, researchers found that chimpanzee mothers tended to step in to defend their children in quarrels—say, over food or space in a tree—in about half of cases the researchers observed in the wild.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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As the trio quarrels, bonds and ventures through the wild unknown, Felix discovers that true bravery may change not only his own destiny, but also the future of his home.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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When Magyar emerged as an opposition figure, their disputes became a recurring story in the tabloids.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The dispute, which has spanned three mayoral administrations going back to at least 2021, has now hit a breaking point.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Video footage appeared to show Pretti recording the agents on his phone before a physical altercation began.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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During the altercation, police said the male victim produced a firearm and fired a single round.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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But with a lot of hydration, proper nutrition, and Parks and Recreation rewatches in her down time, it’s made for an easy recovery routine for Rooney as the Frost fight to stay alive in the playoffs.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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The drive to pass a post-production tax credit bill in the California legislature received a boost Friday night when the California Post Alliance announced that the Television Academy has joined the fight.—
Jon Burlingame,
Variety,
9 May 2026
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Stress test the answer Ask about any controversies or conflicting findings around its advice.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Ted Turner, the media mogul and philanthropist behind the cable channels CNN, TBS, TNT, Turner Classic Movies, and the WCW who also courted controversy, died at his home near Tallahassee, Florida on Wednesday, according to The New York Times.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2026
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New reports don’t end disagreements The latest raft of reporting, with mysterious figures and unexplained sounds, has not yet made a believer out of skeptic Benjamin Radford.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The new restaurant takes over the former Biscuit & Hogs space, which closed amid legal disagreements.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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Unsigned editorials reflect the consensus of our editorial board, with the aim of offering arguments that are empirically sound and intellectually consistent.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Swann, in other words, takes Washburn’s side of the animal-mind argument.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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For the second game in a row, the Lakers led at halftime and then got blown away in the second half.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Minnesota played its third consecutive game without center Joel Eriksson Ek, and its fourth in a row without defenseman Jonas Brodin, both of whom were injured in the Round 1 series win versus Dallas.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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“Rhubarb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhubarb. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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