Thesaurus results for IMBROGLIO

imbroglio

noun

im-ˈbrōl-(ˌ)yō

as in dispute

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions a celebrated imbroglio involving some big names in the New York literary scene

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Recent Examples of imbroglio Perez, a Kendall area resident who represents a western Miami-Dade district, says a little communication could have gone a long way to preventing the whole imbroglio. —Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 Then, he was named CBS’ interim chairman in the wake of the Moonves imbroglio. —Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024 That imbroglio is the subject of a new three-part docuseries premiering on Netflix this week, The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga. —Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024 For The Atlantic, the Post imbroglio is also an opportunity to attract talent. —Brian Stelter, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for imbroglio

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According to Smith, police responded to a call about a dispute with a weapon at a home and then set up a perimeter outside the house after a man shut the door on officers.

— Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2025
The eased transit visa rules can’t hide geopolitical differences between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan and the South China Sea, as well as over economic policies and spying, among other disputes.

— Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025