quibblers

Definition of quibblersnext
plural of quibbler

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quibblers
Noun
  • Maybe that’s why, compared with some other kinds of nitpickers, pop critics can seem especially extraneous.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Despite significant criticism for her handling of the city’s 2025 wildfires, LA mayor leads in her race for re-election, a new poll shows, in part due to the fact that top-tier challengers decided not to run.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • On the June 2 primary ballot, Weber faces three challengers.
    John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • During the call, the producers reminded the contestants that they are bound by their one-year contracts.
    Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Jordan also describes stereotyping on set, recalling producers reducing her to racial tropes, while adding that Black contestants who approached Barker would sometimes be met with visible discomfort.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Quibblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quibblers. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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