as in quarrels
a long and angry conflict between two people or two groups
The workers' feud with management concerns health benefits and pay increases. Because of a family feud, they did not see each other for a decade.
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Recent Examples of feuds
The sewage spat comes amid a series of feuds the president is waging with state executives, especially Moore, who is seen as a potential Democratic presidential contender in 2028.
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Such feuds with subordinates are one of the challenges McFadden faces in his third run for sheriff.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
What started out as a fairy-tale romance between Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham has quickly become the root of one of pop culture's most public family feuds.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sure, there is a lot of interest in the feuds—are Charles and Harry getting along these days?
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
Last year, police investigated dozens of shootings believed to be tied to feuds between two rival groups of gambling shack owners, who allegedly operated several illicit casino properties around Oakland.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Crockett is a liberal with a propensity for name-calling and a taste for feuds.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
As teased by a first look clip, this twist will give way to season-long feuds, shocking betrayals, and plenty of trash talk.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The rapper had been a member of New Dallas, a rising collective of artists who eschew neighborhood turf wars and interpersonal feuds, in lieu of working to promote peace and unity.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Such feuds with subordinates are one of the challenges McFadden faces in his third run for sheriff.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
What started out as a fairy-tale romance between Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham has quickly become the root of one of pop culture's most public family feuds.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sure, there is a lot of interest in the feuds—are Charles and Harry getting along these days?
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
Last year, police investigated dozens of shootings believed to be tied to feuds between two rival groups of gambling shack owners, who allegedly operated several illicit casino properties around Oakland.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Crockett is a liberal with a propensity for name-calling and a taste for feuds.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
As teased by a first look clip, this twist will give way to season-long feuds, shocking betrayals, and plenty of trash talk.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The rapper had been a member of New Dallas, a rising collective of artists who eschew neighborhood turf wars and interpersonal feuds, in lieu of working to promote peace and unity.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feuds
Noun
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Avoid money quarrels with everyone.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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His quarrels with Massie and interest in relitigating the 2020 election seem to animate him more, too.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There were also disputes over women, Howell said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The surrender of Bo Nagar, a leader of the Burma National Revolutionary Army or BNRA, in the upper-central region of Sagaing was a dramatic reminder of fractures within the armed resistance movement, which has led to sporadic clashes over control of territory and administrative disputes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit claims that Metcalf had a history of being involved in altercations and alleges that Ford Field should have known about Metcalf's history and failed to protect Kennedy.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Clark warned him against becoming involved in any physical altercations.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Clarity paired with kindness heals misunderstandings faster than silence.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Fennell cast Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie plays Cathy in this tale of childhood friends turned tortured lovers, kept apart by heartbreaking misunderstandings and their own destructive decisions.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Florida House unanimously passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would shed more light on state conservation decisions after a series of recent public lands controversies gave little room for public input.—
Max Chesnes Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plus, shifts in attitude toward police are not always about single acts but about the weight of national controversies placed on their shoulders, Cross pointed out.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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And in that spirit, three strong disagreements with these arguments.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Kramer and Fauci—their honorable disagreements, their curiosity about each other’s worldview, their good-faith debate—were the real show, all along.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The violence that broke out Sunday is part of a long pattern of clashes between Mexican authorities and the cartel, CJNG.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit earlier this month following the Bondi attack sparked protests at major Australian cities, including clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators with the police outside Sydney Town Hall.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Organizers are expecting some 1,500 Olympians, a bit over half those who competed in the Games, to parade into the monument built in the first century for gladiator fights and exotic animal hunts.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Workers in stores next to the 7-Eleven said arguments and fights were common at and around the convenience store — particularly among a few local homeless men who brawl over who gets to open the door for customers.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Feuds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feuds. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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