logomachy

noun

Definition of logomachynext
as in quarrel

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  1. quarrel
  2. dispute
  3. squabble
  4. imbroglio
  5. misunderstanding
  6. spat
  7. altercation
  8. controversy
Noun
  • When a quarrel over an inheritance revives old hostilities, their relationship comes under pressure from greed and treachery in a conflict not of their making.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Aly’s quarrel begins with a name; Luna’s arrives at the rank implied by father.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of quarrel
Noun
  • Around the same time, Congress established the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, an administrative body that adjudicates patent disputes.
    — Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There was also a physical dispute between Parillo and Amy Helm after her removal, during which police were called to LHS in Woodstock.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of dispute
Noun
  • The study focused on teens dealing with victimization rather than everyday squabbles, but the takeaway sits in a similar place.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • That study examined teens dealing with victimization rather than everyday squabbles, but the findings suggest that supportive friendships may help buffer the effects of negative peer experiences.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of squabble
Noun
  • At the heart of this imbroglio unfolds a gallery of colorful characters, all revolving around an ultra-charismatic art dealer.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Others, like the Charlie's Angels set imbroglio, stemmed from personality clashes and behind-the-scenes behavior.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of imbroglio
Noun
  • As romance gives way to heartbreak, misunderstandings and difficult choices, the sisters may not always see eye to eye.
    — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • And this was his opportunity to get in front of Chicago voters and that answer is just a fundamental misunderstanding of what happened here.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of misunderstanding
Noun
  • Anthropic's recent spat with the Pentagon stemmed from a disagreement over the use of its models in military conflict.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The viral spat between a Brooklyn store and music superstar Kelly Clarkson continues as the store released surveillance video of the alleged incident.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of spat
Noun
  • Lazio faced Juventus, whose coach Luciano Spalletti is serving a one-match suspension following his altercation with Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Over 20 shots were fired by multiple people during an early-Saturday altercation in downtown Boise, the Boise Police Department reported Saturday.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of altercation
Noun
  • The new concealer was originally launched as the Wide Awake Brightening Concealer alongside the Wide Awake Brightening Neutralizer, but ran into controversy just days after launch.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
  • CoreWeave’s vast debt pile has been the subject of controversy in the past.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of controversy
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