Thesaurus results for ARGY-BARGIES

argy-bargies

noun

plural of argy-bargy, chiefly British

as in discussions

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue wouldn't be a cricket match without a little argy-bargy over the umpire's every call

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as in quarrels

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions the perennial argy-bargy over whether the monarchy should be abolished

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Deadline hears that the BBC has held tentative discussions about whether Sounds could be folded in with iPlayer to create a single streaming service for video and audio, not unlike Netflix and YouTube.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026
Sotheby’s announced Thursday that the works, recently designated French national treasures, had been withdrawn following discussions between the Schlumberger family and the city of Aix-en-Provence, Cézanne’s hometown.

— Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of discussions

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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

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Experts who are part of consultations expect the new policy to lay down clear and consistent rules, which will also help the industry overcome challenges around land acquisition and simplify a fragmented approval process.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
While Orbán’s government had failed to secure such a change, Ukraine’s parliament last week expanded minority-language education rights alongside Ukrainian following weeks of bilateral consultations.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of consultations

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This means the choice should be somebody who, for instance, isn’t going to sound off divisively about politics, get into messy domestic disputes or start going on public benders.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
The column warns that the disputes could extend beyond the election, potentially providing grounds to challenge results or undermine their legitimacy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of disputes

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There's also plenty of debates and discussions, and that's what leads us here today.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Her worldwide museum experience had taught her the foibles of museums and academia, but her sense of humor and common sense settled some sticky situations while moving (the museum) as a center for socially transformative debates.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of debates

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Other witnesses, including friends of Smith and Parker, recalled past altercations between the couple.

— Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
Images showed altercations between police and protesters, with officers using batons to strike demonstrators, who threw barriers.

— Joseph Wilson, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of altercations

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Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Complimentary fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, nutrition consults, Pilates, breathing classes, and flow yoga are among many other options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of consults

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But deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees that re-emerged this week underscore obstacles to ending the war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Both blame each other for the fiery fights, with Lago saying that disagreements between commissioners used to be more civil before Castro and Commissioner Ariel Fernandez were elected in 2023.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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