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
This gin adds fruits and berries to the botanical mix—specifically cranberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, and rhubarb.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Aromas of wild berry, rhubarb, and hints of grapefruit and peach.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
High concentration of oxalate in the urine is known as hyperoxaluria and can be caused by certain genetic disorders or by eating large amounts of foods high in oxalate such as spinach, chocolate, nuts and rhubarb.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Popular spots include Verre a Cruise (Lebanese dishes to share and party cocktails using ingredients like strawberry vinegar or rhubarb), La Cantinetta (Italian staples with a sunny back patio), and cocktail bar Labo n heure (no food, but plenty of drinks topped with foam or petals).
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Aromas of wild berry, rhubarb, and hints of grapefruit and peach.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
High concentration of oxalate in the urine is known as hyperoxaluria and can be caused by certain genetic disorders or by eating large amounts of foods high in oxalate such as spinach, chocolate, nuts and rhubarb.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Popular spots include Verre a Cruise (Lebanese dishes to share and party cocktails using ingredients like strawberry vinegar or rhubarb), La Cantinetta (Italian staples with a sunny back patio), and cocktail bar Labo n heure (no food, but plenty of drinks topped with foam or petals).
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhubarb
Noun
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Your celestial ruler, Mercury, will also station retrograde in your communication sector (for the win), triggering misunderstandings and unnecessary quarrels with siblings or neighbors.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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According to writer and historian Geoffrey C. Ward, Johnson had his quarrels inside and outside the ring.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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During the altercation, a man pulled a gun and shot Ramirez.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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See Jackie Christie and Chantel’s unfortunate altercation above.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
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But there are still some sour grapes about the big tactical dispute in February.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Threads on the South Park subreddit and social media have lit up with foul-mouthed complaints from international fans, most of them directed at Paramount and David Ellison’s Skydance Media, whose $8 billion buyout of Paramount is at the heart of the South Park dispute.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Since then the Epstein controversy has become a major issue for Trump as backlash builds following the release of the DOJ memo.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Taylor Swift's surprise mural appearance and the controversy surrounding the sale of her masters to Scooter Braun added to the city's buzz.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 July 2025
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The media is focused on the fight between moderates and progressives as the party seeks to recover from their 2024 shellacking.—
John Opdycke,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
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Shields won that fight by second-round TKO to become the WBC and WBF heavyweight champ.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Internal disagreements among board members further complicate SDC's situation.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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Because of this, students should note that the topic of the disagreement matters far less than how the disagreement illuminates the student’s capacity for reflection, listening, and growth.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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In his ruling Thursday, Sabraw said the government did not prevail on any of those arguments.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Both sides will make their final arguments beginning at 1:30 p.m. Ridgewood and Jackson-Holbrook Little Leagues make up the other teams to advance to the state final.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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The Clue: This Wordle has two vowels and two consonants in a row.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The goal for the two contestants — almost always a man and a woman, better known as Mr. X and Miss Circle — was to win three squares in a row by deciding whether the star in the square was telling the truth when asked a trivia question.—
Lindsay Soll,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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“Rhubarb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhubarb. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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