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 Simple assault are altercations and incidents that don’t involve weapons or serious injuries, including domestic incidents. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altercations
  1. quarrels
  2. disputes
  3. disagreements
  4. fights
  5. controversies
  6. brawls
  7. arguments
  8. misunderstandings
Noun
  • On the new series, some House of Stassi castmembers raised their quarrels with Maloney joining their cast.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of quarrels
Noun
  • Four seasons later, the veteran defensive tackle has returned to a different team — one that missed the playoffs for the first time in six years, is reeling over contract disputes and is looking to rebuild on both sides of the ball.
    — Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The space is more neutral, particularly if disputes between roommates must be mediated or there are other sensitive matters, according to Max Koskoff, associate director for regional campus programs.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of disputes
Noun
  • At other times these techniques were employed amid disagreements between African American individuals, arising from issues such as economic competition or romantic jealousy.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But ongoing disagreements between LAWA and LINXS continue, and extensive 30-day testing that would need to be completed before the train’s opening would move the project date back further to late 2026.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • Shields appears to be positioning herself for more competitive fights against women in smaller weight classes.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Healthcare could emerge as one of the defining policy fights in Georgia's race for governor, according to a new statewide poll that found concerns over cost, access and quality cut across political lines.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of fights
Noun
  • The Fever have won seven of their last nine despite being the focal point of so many controversies.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But their success on the floor has often been subsumed by controversies.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 12 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
Noun
  • That argument, however, did not go far with Hall, nor did his other arguments.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Similarly, Sweeney was unpersuaded by NCAA legal arguments that, as a private, membership association, it is owed deference in making business judgments before findings of antitrust liability.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of arguments
Noun
  • IPOs misprice for reasons other than misunderstandings about the businesses.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of misunderstandings

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