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noun

Definition of squabblesnext
plural of squabble
as in disputes
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions frightened by noise of the squabble, the cat hid under the couch

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squabbles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of squabble
as in bickers
to express different opinions about something often angrily the children squabbled loudly over who got to play with the toy first

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  1. disagreements
  2. altercations
  3. argues
  4. controversies
  5. arguments
Noun
  • Apple canceled the show after two seasons as Stewart detailed disagreements between himself and the streamer.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is typically bipartisan in nature, it has been entangled in disagreements for months, mainly on Israel’s war against Hamas.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • Seiden also had physical altercations with Araujo, says Allie, but her friend was afraid to call 911 or go to police for help.
    Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
  • In December 2023, the prisons experienced five homicides at four prisons, and other serious incidents, including numerous deaths after altercations between inmates, and a Central State Prison inmate dying from cardiac arrest after being stabbed, treated at a hospital and returning to prison.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of altercations
Verb
  • And that’s a problem, former Arizona Coyotes owner Xavier Gutierrez argues, because growing this sector could grow many other parts of our economy.
    Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
  • However, the company has long operated in the high-end retail market and argues that going the discount route would dilute its offerings.
    Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of argues
Noun
  • Continue reading … ‘LOADED GUN IN MY FACE’ – Garth Brooks has faced a list of controversies over the years.
    Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Court cases and controversies about online censorship have created a chilling effect, making both sides reluctant to cooperate.
    Miles Taylor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of controversies
Noun
  • Circuit Judge Michael Brennan, writing for the majority, rejected both arguments.
    Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Lai’s trial, which began in December, is expected to resume next week, with Lai taking the stand for the first time as defense arguments begin.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of arguments
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