1
as in to complain
to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant
he spent the entire evening quibbling about the historical inaccuracies in the television series on World War II
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2
as in to argue
to express different opinions about something often angrily
don't quibble over who gets to sit in front
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as in objection
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Recent Examples of quibble
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2024
And who’s going to quibble with him on his very own social-media platform, never mind that this week of polling shows, like all the other weeks, that Harris is (very) narrowly beating him.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
Our only quibbles were that the forearms were a tad restrictive for some testers, the fabric sounded a bit crinkly, and the lining behind the zipper sometimes caused jams.
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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Verb
There’s wall-to-wall carpet (with hardwood underneath), the living and dining room are on the dark side with only one window for a large space, and the kitchen is a bit cramped, with older, basic appliances, but there’s not much else to quibble with.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2024
And who’s going to quibble with him on his very own social-media platform, never mind that this week of polling shows, like all the other weeks, that Harris is (very) narrowly beating him.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
Pocono one month earlier (June 22) No quibbles with this, other than the three most recent races being in July have seen fantastic turnouts at a rejuvenated track.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
Our only quibbles were that the forearms were a tad restrictive for some testers, the fabric sounded a bit crinkly, and the lining behind the zipper sometimes caused jams.
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quibble
Verb
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Many residents at the town hall complained about feeling unsafe at their local Giant or Weis supermarkets, seeing panhandlers, loitering and graffiti in and around these areas.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some of the agency’s top Middle East diplomats complained in private that they were sidelined by Biden’s National Security Council.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
15 Jan. 2025
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In seeking a dismissal of the lawsuit last April, Citigroup argued that the law expressly excluded wire transfers.—
Jonathan Stempel,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Those years of tinkering on wider use cases, Lin argued, have now paid off as Clay’s software is more technically robust and capable of handling new AI features than a new entrant would.—
Alex Konrad,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Despite Magnus’ vehement objections, Agnes accepts an invitation from true crime podcaster Nora Carver to travel to Bifröst to discuss the murders on the anniversary.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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This pressure reportedly allowed Witkoff to lean on the notoriously tough and canny Benjamin Netanyahu during talks and compel the Israeli prime minister to agree to a deal despite objections.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC News,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While long-time fans found reasons to nitpick, newcomers could be forgiven for confusion.—
Andy McCullough,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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My uncle who works in the oil field for the last 30 years will nitpick every little thing.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Lovers bicker back and forth in angelic proclamations.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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The latest fracas between bickering foes India and Pakistan has finally ended after a resolution was resolved following months of warring almost jeopardized the upcoming Champions Trophy.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Palmieri also has a 16-team no-trade list but, like Nelson, certainly should not be fussed about being moved to a Cup contender for a few months.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Later that day, the boys fuss around their grandmother at the dinner table.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2024
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Despite the order from Biden, 82, both Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and now-President Trump, 78, fought to have the flags raised for the inauguration, which fell within the 30-day mourning period.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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After initially joining the Sky on a training camp contract, Carter fought her way into the starting lineup last season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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When Burgum assumed the governorship in December 2016, a monthslong protest was raging against construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which transports oil from North Dakota to Illinois.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety After Essex police officers break up a peaceful protest about an offensive speaker appearing on campus, Kimberly (Pauline Chalamet) leads a group of students in destroying the school’s internet servers to cut off the speaker’s livestream.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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