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 culinary team taps into the chef’s garden to pick peppers, eggplant, peas, onions, squash, chives, rhubarb, and fresh herbs to star in cocktails and in dishes for Earth at Hidden Pond, the resort’s farm-to-fork restaurant.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024
Lo-Fi Sweet Vermouth adds a unique depth with its blend of rhubarb, cocoa, and vanilla, while coconut cream brings a smooth, indulgent texture.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Or when a different chef used rhubarb instead of beef for a reduction.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2024
In Campari, fruity elements like cherry, rhubarb, and orange join the essence of warm baking spices to balance out the bite.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024
Lo-Fi Sweet Vermouth adds a unique depth with its blend of rhubarb, cocoa, and vanilla, while coconut cream brings a smooth, indulgent texture.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Or when a different chef used rhubarb instead of beef for a reduction.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2024
In Campari, fruity elements like cherry, rhubarb, and orange join the essence of warm baking spices to balance out the bite.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rhubarb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhubarb
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That’s the main quarrel of opponents of such conservation projects.Christine Ro, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Experts at the conference floated the possibility that the aquatic quarrel could make its way to the Supreme Court, though that’s viewed as a crisis that should be averted.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Foxx is thanking fans for their support after an altercation at his birthday dinner this weekend required him to get stitches.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Things got worse for Curtis, who was arrested and charged with assault because of his altercation with assistant DA Daniels.Barry Levitt, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Research has distinguished between three simple strategies to deal with neighbor disputes: avoidance of the party whose behavior is experienced as unneighborly; confronting the neighbor face-to-face; and relying on a third party to sort out the issue, e.g. the landlord or even police.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nearly a decade later, a dark storm cloud has descended upon his increasingly unpopular administration, with the resignation of a top Cabinet minister over a dispute about how to manage US president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats.Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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The records put an end to a monthslong controversy over whether Winfrey was paid for endorsing the former Democratic presidential nominee.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Patel's nomination as FBI director must first clear Senate confirmation, a process that legal experts predict will be fraught with controversy.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Dylan and Baez didn’t get into a fight onstage over the setlist.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the fight was supposed to be an exhibition, Anpo didn’t appear to get the memo.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Any disagreements or requests for information should be noted in that report.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
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Relationships, at their best, are not just defined by extraordinary moments or their endings—they’re about the moments in between, the routine, the joy, the disagreements and the growth.Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The legislation is part of a broader push to inject religious teachings into schools and comes as a growing number of Republicans nationally have openly embraced arguments that American politics and culture are rooted in the Christian faith.KACEN BAYLESS THE KANSAS CITY STAR (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The court was set to hear arguments in December but cancelled the proceeding after Trump’s election win; it has not been rescheduled.Ella Lee, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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There are no rows of resorts, high-end stores or major chains here, just one grocery store and a general store.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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And then there’s Brentford, who are the surprising name on the list of those yet to win two games in a row.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Rhubarb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhubarb. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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