Thesaurus results for ALTERCATIONS

altercations

noun

plural of altercation

as in quarrels

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions judging from all the slamming and banging, I'd say there was some sort of altercation going on next door

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Recent Examples of altercations In court filings, ex-wife Emily Moreno alleged that Miller has repeatedly had physical and verbal altercations with her attorney, Andrew Zashin, after recent court hearings in an ongoing custody battle. — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 31 July 2026 She's also stood up for Caitlin Clark when some, uh, jealous opponents have gone after her with overly physical fouls or altercations, which instantly increased her popularity among Clark's massive fan base. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Several governors have raised the alarm about the long lines and public order after videos emerged of altercations at some stations. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 27 July 2026 Argentina's recent World Cup final was marred by unsportsmanlike conduct, including on-field altercations and players turning their backs during the trophy presentation. — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Often, altercations involving a resident with dementia erupt after danger signals are missed or ineffectively addressed, according to a KFF Health News examination of court records, police reports, and state and federal inspection reports. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026 Retired Miami Heat forward and captain Udonis Haslem found himself in more than a few altercations during his NBA playing career. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 Multiple officials say that players are advised, outside of training sessions, to remain in the hotel complexes at all times to avoid any risk of altercations or safety risks in public. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Taylor and Mortensen have been engaged in a contentious, high-profile legal battle after a pair of investigations were launched by Utah police departments in February into allegations that each acted violently during altercations that month. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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Noun

Candi is the family mediator Like any father-daughter coaching dynamic, Corey and Coco have had their fair share of quarrels on the tennis court.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026

Definition of quarrels

Noun

The article also underscores that most ordinary voters pay little or no attention to these calendar disputes, implicitly criticizing party insiders for obsessing over process while the public is focused on daily life and more immediate concerns.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
And the vast majority of disputes are being won by providers, who are getting payouts that can far exceed the industry standard.

— Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

The Arizona Republican said his respect for Ossoff’s character outweighed their policy disagreements.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
In the years before David’s death, Herb claims that David had repeatedly attempted to buy him out of SFG, but those talks broke down over disagreements on the valuation of his stake.

— Kirk Ogunrinde, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of disagreements

Noun

Milošević, in her UFC debut, earned a $100,000 performance bonus for her dominant victory, quickly setting her sights on future fights in the 135-pound division.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
With Congress closely divided and new Proposition 50 maps creating intraparty fights, how such voters act will matter.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of fights

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As Crowley sprinted across the state to capture undecided voters, Hong was batting down controversies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
But controversies tied to the people around him — most recently antisemitic and white nationalist social media posts by his son-in-law — have dogged him throughout his campaign.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

After the final whistle blew, several brawls broke out between players, and even coaches appeared to get involved.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
The Balboa Peninsula, which Stapleton represents on the council, has historically been an infamous hot spot for public drinking, disruptive parties and brawls throughout the summer and especially during the Fourth of July.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of brawls

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The Sezioni Unite — the highest rung of the Cassazione — accepted her arguments and overturned previous rulings, including one by a lower tier of the Cassazione which had upheld the minor issue as recently as 2024.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
They are sometimes submitted by outside parties in lawsuits to help stress particular arguments or inform a judge’s thinking.

— Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of arguments

Noun

As in much of Europe, tourism is a sensitive subject, so knowing the unwritten rules (and even a bit of the local language, Euskera) will help avoid misunderstandings and unlock the city’s joyful, trademark love of the table.

— Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
But too many mixed signals can throw off an opponent’s risk calculus, giving rise to misunderstandings that can produce or worsen a crisis.

— Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

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