as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
continued infighting has just completely robbed that political action committee of its effectiveness
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Recent Examples of infighting
The House passed its farm bill at the end of April, overcoming GOP infighting about provisions related to pesticides and a proposal to include legislation supporting year-round sales of E15 ethanol fuel.
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Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
23 June 2026
But despite securing a 174-seat majority, Starmer's government was ultimately weakened by dwindling poll ratings, Labour infighting and growing public frustration over its failure to deliver quickly on growth and the cost of living.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao is actively transforming the service's front office, aiming to overcome two years of dysfunction and bureaucratic infighting.
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Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Farhat says political infighting within the same party, no less, shouldn't be lawmakers' focus this close to the budget deadline.
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Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
23 June 2026
But despite securing a 174-seat majority, Starmer's government was ultimately weakened by dwindling poll ratings, Labour infighting and growing public frustration over its failure to deliver quickly on growth and the cost of living.
—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao is actively transforming the service's front office, aiming to overcome two years of dysfunction and bureaucratic infighting.
—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Farhat says political infighting within the same party, no less, shouldn't be lawmakers' focus this close to the budget deadline.
—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infighting
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But the discord between the two leaders stretches far beyond disagreements over the conflict in the Middle East.
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Despite the discord, the regime is likely to have the final say.
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The earthquakes have compounded problems created by years of economic and political strife, particularly for the overwhelmed healthcare system.
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The program was created by Congress in 1990 to prevent deportations to countries suffering from natural disasters, civil strife and other instability.
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Daily stressors may stir up deeper internal friction.
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Below, Segert shares five strategic priorities for healthcare technology that reduces friction, automates administrative work and helps doctors deliver better patient care.
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China has helped cushion the global oil shock, seen its clean energy tech exports surge and framed the war in Iran as another example in which Chinese leadership could supersede the US in ending global conflicts.
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The characters are all in a continual state of collision, their shifting conflicts inflamed by Coriolanus’ arrogantly uncompromising nature.
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Part of that discordance might be the fact that as a genre, rock has historically been difficult to define.
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The sport of off-roading suffers from a fundamental discordance: The desire to get out into nature and the irreparable harm inherent in the process of off-roading.
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Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
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The war period saw its own moments of threats to rights, such as suspending habeas corpus, the legal mechanism to prevent arbitrary detention.
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Hussein’s killing cemented the schism between Sunni and Shiite Islam and remains a powerful symbol of resistance against oppression and injustice.
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Hussein’s killing is seen as having cemented the schism between Sunnis and Shiites, which stems from the early days of Islam and arguments over Muhammad’s successors as caliph, or leader.
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Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
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As long-range precision weapons become central to modern warfare, reducing mission planning from hours to minutes could prove just as valuable as extending missile range or improving accuracy.
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“Infighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infighting. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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