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have it out

VERB
quarrel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argue bicker break with carp complain differ fall out feud spar squabble tangle wrangle
STRONG
altercate battle brawl bump caterwaul cavil charge clash collide contend contest disapprove dispute dissent divide embroil fight hassle row scrap spat strive struggle vary war
WEAK
be at loggerheads cross swords find fault get tough with have words lock horns mix it up object to set to take exception take on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree concur harmonize ignore
STRONG
approve endorse give in give up keep make peace retreat sanction surrender yield

Example Sentences

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“I should have it out of there by lunch,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

“Bottle it up and have it out here every day this week and find a way to just not have that feeling.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

"When I go and you have it out around the corner, that is the problem," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2024

That's why I wanted to put my name on this and have it out there.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2023

“I will, and you must hear me. It’s no use, Jo, we’ve got to have it out, and the sooner the better for both of us,” he answered, getting flushed and excited all at once.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott