as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment
an acrimonious parting between the two former friends
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Recent Examples of acrimonious
The brief comment seems to be a recognition that an endorsement of the deal could spark opposition from union members, who have maintained an acrimonious relationship with the company’s management.
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Noel and Liam announced their reunion in August, following their acrimonious 2009 split.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Despite Young and Stills’ long association, the annual benefit for the Turtle Camp was a rare opportunity to see the two perform a full set together since the acrimonious hiatus of their storied supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Three outgoing Trump cabinet members took a similarly acrimonious tone in a letter condemning Mexico for undermining trade commitments in the energy sector.
—Denise Dresser, Foreign Affairs, 1 Feb. 2021
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Noel and Liam announced their reunion in August, following their acrimonious 2009 split.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Despite Young and Stills’ long association, the annual benefit for the Turtle Camp was a rare opportunity to see the two perform a full set together since the acrimonious hiatus of their storied supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Three outgoing Trump cabinet members took a similarly acrimonious tone in a letter condemning Mexico for undermining trade commitments in the energy sector.
—Denise Dresser, Foreign Affairs, 1 Feb. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimonious
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However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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But his future was in question after the party suffered its worst election defeat in more than a decade, losing support from voters angry about corruption scandals and the rising cost of living.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The conditions were ripe for a takeover, and Richard J. Daley — who had taken control of the Cook County Democratic Party — defeated Kennelly in a rancorous three-way primary in 1955.Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2024
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These disputes became more rancorous after Russia’s 2008 war in Georgia and its 2014 annexation of Crimea, with liberal internationalists arguing that these wars revealed Putin to be an imperialist, revisionist leader seeking to reconquer the Soviet empire.Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
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By day, hit the powder, then relieve sore muscles at the spa.Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Imagine walking through your perfect itinerary for your trip to Rome only to have blisters and sore feet on day one, curbing your ability to wander the city’s romantic streets.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Even at our most politically cynical, Americans would probably not want to have a king.Jack Butler, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Crystal’s Harry is a divorced lawyer with a cynical side that was based in part on Reiner, now 77, while Ryan’s Sally was based in part on Ephron.Victoria Edel, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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That will come as a bitter blow to the workers affected.The Week UK, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
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In a bitter twist of fate, Trump made these remarks about Xi on the day that Liu Xiaobo died.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ivan disappears in a panic, leaving no more trace than an acrid wisp of tire-burn smoke.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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And the acrid smell of petroleum polluted the coastline’s air.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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Our glorious two-episode streak free from resentful veteran detectives is over, but Elsbeth and Kaya’s work is not!Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Depressed and resentful in the wake of his cancellation, Oscar catches a glimpse of Rebecca, once a major movie star, at a Paris café.Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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