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
Improves bone health There are many different vitamins present in rhubarb.
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
While rhubarb stalks boast impressive health benefits, the leaves should be left alone.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
But others – like onion, garlic, rhubarb and tomato leaves – are toxic to hamsters (as well as dogs) and sugary human treats and snacks are unhealthy for them.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
The eau de parfum includes top notes of Madagascar black pepper and Italian mandarin; heart notes of jasmine sambac absolute and rhubarb, and base notes of Indonesian patchouli and skin musk.
—James Manso, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
While rhubarb stalks boast impressive health benefits, the leaves should be left alone.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
But others – like onion, garlic, rhubarb and tomato leaves – are toxic to hamsters (as well as dogs) and sugary human treats and snacks are unhealthy for them.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
The eau de parfum includes top notes of Madagascar black pepper and Italian mandarin; heart notes of jasmine sambac absolute and rhubarb, and base notes of Indonesian patchouli and skin musk.
—James Manso, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhubarb
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The heads of corporate branding cook up a brief, a design firm answers with a litany of slides, and, after iterations, interventions, and internal quarrels, the sign arrives in the physical plane, with glossy acrylic letterforms and antiseptic light.Laura Preston, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
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The key is to keep communication clear and avoid overreacting to petty quarrels and misunderstandings.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Following the altercation, the woman’s mother stormed out of the room, leaving the family divided on who was right in the situation.Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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When an altercation erupted between a rioter and a Capitol Police officer, the document said, Roe — with the pitchfork in his right hand — moved forward and pushed the officer with his left hand.Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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City officials did not say what set off the dispute.Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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This is because a dispute would result in the donation amount being withdrawn from the campaign's balance, in addition to a $15 dispute fee.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The controversy surrounding Emilia Perez comes in stark contrast to the positive reception of Wicked.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Whatever the controversy, these Thanksgiving stories will slake your appetite!JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Fed dialed back its fight against inflation over the final months of last year, lowering interest rates by a percentage point.Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Set in the pre-Independence, the biopic talks about Savarkar and his role in India’s fight against the British rule.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit, originally filed by DHL in September, centers around a financial disagreement stemming from MyPillow's use of DHL's delivery services.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the board quickly devolved into disagreement Tuesday as supervisors nominated themselves for the officer positions.Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Despite all the good arguments against biogas, for the industry, there’s no limit to its growth potential.Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
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Though Woodall's suit filed Friday contains numerous allegations about the first Moana film, the substance of his argument focuses on the sequel released in November 2024.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Panthers, themselves, of course, missed the postseason for the seventh year in a row.Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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The house reported that design sales maintained a 90 percent sell-through rate and watches have generated more than $200 million for four years in a row.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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