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
Lidey Heuck’s strawberry-rhubarb muffins are spring in the palm of your hand, sweet and tangy.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Dessert canapés included champagne and pistachio macaroons, orange crème brûlée tartlets and miniature rhubarb crumble tartlets.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Currently, there is a strawberry tres leches and rhubarb crumble for a limited time in May.
—Ella Gonzales
may 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
For the opening of Oyatte in early May, Lee was expecting his eight-course tasting menu to feature seasonal produce like turnips, radishes and pea tendrils, featured in a radish salad with rhubarb and poached green radishes.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Dessert canapés included champagne and pistachio macaroons, orange crème brûlée tartlets and miniature rhubarb crumble tartlets.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Currently, there is a strawberry tres leches and rhubarb crumble for a limited time in May.
—Ella Gonzales
may 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
For the opening of Oyatte in early May, Lee was expecting his eight-course tasting menu to feature seasonal produce like turnips, radishes and pea tendrils, featured in a radish salad with rhubarb and poached green radishes.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhubarb
Noun
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The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The dispute has opened a new front in a years-long fight over transparency at the shelter, which has faced multiple investigations into overcrowding, animal deaths and a sharp decline in transfers to rescue groups.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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As bitcoin becomes more involved in private contracts, treasury strategies, cross border settlement and business arrangements, disputes will not always arrive in court as dramatic stories about hacks or scams.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Martinez had been attending court hearings over a charge of third-degree assault and breach of peace after an altercation with her sister-in-law over a babysitting dispute and was assigned anger management classes, the document states.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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So far, detectives have found no evidence of a physical altercation or foul play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Most baseball fights produce a little shoving, occasional hugging, some dancing and pulled powderpuff punches.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Coming just three days after launch, and after tech leaders and social media influencers showcased Fable’s leap in performance over earlier models, the sudden block has become a larger fight over who decides when an AI system is too powerful for open access.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Like all things data center, this one comes with controversy.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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From a national pie shop victory to a fatal military crash and a baseball controversy reaching the White House, Wednesday delivered a wide range of stories for Sacramento readers.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The deadlock reflected significant disagreement among jurors over the brothers' motives and the credibility of their abuse claims.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Ken Griffin In one of the most notable disagreements so far, Mamdani and Griffin became entangled in drama after the mayor announced his new pied‑à‑terre tax proposal aimed at wealthier residents in the city.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Rejoining will necessitate difficult negotiations over the terms of re-entry and, doubtless, a heated argument at home.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
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Opponents’ arguments, however, go beyond the $225 million increase to the details of financing.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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The quality of at-bats was apparent as the Royals won their second game in a row.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau danced in the front row seats down from former Vice President Kamala Harris (though his partner Katy Perry was not in attendance).—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Rhubarb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhubarb. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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