WRANGLES Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

wrangles 1 of 2

noun

plural of wrangle

as in disputes

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions there was a bit of a wrangle over how much money to give the high school for its sports programs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wrangle

as in bickers

to express different opinions about something often angrily a town meeting at which local residents wrangled for hours about property taxes

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Noun

Working with her friend and employer Sam (Sharlene Whyte), a boundary-free partnership that zags between deal points and Sam’s marital woes, Alex wrangles author egos and fends off competitors. — Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 Perhaps a tougher challenge will be persuading skeptical US politicians of the benefits of Chinese investments; Ford’s multi-year deal with Chinese battery giant CATL to license its technology created a political storm, resulting in wrangles over tax credits and other government incentives. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026 Safdie wrangles a massive ensemble cast that mixes seasoned actors with nonpros to seamless effect, including real-world ping pong champions like Kawaguchi. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025 Behind the scenes, the wrangles with City Hall have been less joyous. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025 In the photoshoot, Kelce presents a stereotypical (and exaggerated) embodiment of masculinity — he is dressed in full fur, construction vests and wrangles alligators. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025 After delays due to political and legal wrangles, the installations began on 7 and 8 July. — IEEE Spectrum, 12 July 2019

Verb

While Nolan often wrangles what seems like a cast of thousands, the look departs from the Old Hollywood vision of the sword-and-sandal epic, creating something equal parts majestic and strange, as befits a story peppered with fantastical elements. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 After a bit of struggle and a close call or two, Kennedy successfully wrangles the rattler into the bucket. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 May 2026 No reasonable person wrangles them in one bite. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026 The 22-year-old star is, for the first time since childhood, free from playing Mike Wheeler, who began his arc as the valiant but often obstinate tween avenger who wrangles a group of kids to battle the dark forces that reign just beneath the surface of Hawkins, Indiana. — Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Earlier this week, a Times report revealed Zhang had previously been charged with child abuse for leaving her oldest daughter in a hot car for hours, while Xuan was accused in a civil lawsuit of using violence in landlord-tenant disputes.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
That provision could reignite disputes over whether Washington should establish a national standard or preserve stronger state protections.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.

— THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Unlike Christian priests and medicine men, who generally command respect, rainmakers are sometimes seen as malicious people who retaliate against whole communities for quarrels with their neighbors.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of quarrels

Verb

Nobody seriously argues that the gap proves our police, prosecutors, judges, and juries are biased against men.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
The group is chaired by Amy Kremer, a longtime Tea Party activist who argues Republicans are missing an opportunity to lead on AI policy that doesn’t cater to big companies.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of argues

Verb

As Ukraine fights a larger, richer and better-equipped enemy, Kyiv sees the strikes on Russian oil refineries as one of its few instruments to reduce Moscow’s ability to fight.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Gemma, still recovering from her injury, fights her impulses and stays on the sideline.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of fights

Noun

Images showed altercations between police and protesters, with officers using batons to strike demonstrators, who threw barriers.

— Joseph Wilson, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
The election is taking place amid heightened political tensions in Serbia, with reports of incidents and physical altercations at campaign events.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of altercations

Verb

Paul clashes with Neeley, Matthews, and Draper before storming out of the party, only to return and continue arguing with the group.

— Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
According to The Ankler, the film’s plot centers on a Black reenactor at a historical slave plantation museum who clashes with the Midwest town’s racist mayor, played by Parker.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

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