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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
Noem lost her job because of Minnesota, a pricey DHS ad campaign, and her feuds with the heads of Customs and Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement — not because of the shutdown — according to a person familiar with the DHS negotiation.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The show focusses on disputes between homeowners that, in many cases, have evolved into debilitating, years-long feuds.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Those factors led to great games with feuds to match.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The show focusses on disputes between homeowners that, in many cases, have evolved into debilitating, years-long feuds.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Those factors led to great games with feuds to match.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
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Brown University School of Health policy researcher Jason Buxbaum said most similar disputes end within weeks; others within three months.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The initiative, the mayor said at press conference to announce the creation of the force, is designed to help residents navigate disputes and connect with state regulators, providing guidance and support in situations where board mismanagement leaves residents at a disadvantage.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But in a rare but potentially growing number of instances, local law enforcement officers say, frustrations on the Valley’s increasingly congested roads are escalating into threats, altercations and sometimes deadly violence.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lakewood police said officers returned to the area later after receiving reports of altercations, injuries, and a growing crowd of onlookers.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is a day for speaking plainly and clearing up lingering misunderstandings.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the astrological event, which happens when the planet of communication appears to move backward from our vantage point on Earth, fuels more than setbacks and misunderstandings.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The strike on the girls’ school has been one of the central controversies of the war.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, the game has seen another uptick in popularity—especially with younger players who in prior generations might have been the ones rolling their eyes at their elders’ gossipy game nights—and an increase in controversies.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When disagreements arise, acknowledge everyone’s different points of view before jumping to defend your ideas.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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At least one Senate Democrat, Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, announced support for Mullin’s confirmation, suggesting some bipartisan recognition that leadership changes alone may not resolve deeper disagreements over immigration enforcement policy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The train, which was originally slated to open in 2023, has faced significant delays caused by clashes between the airport and contractor, LAX Integrated Express Solutions, over timeline, compensation and production.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arrested in connection with the device at Saturday’s chaotic rally, which saw clashes between Lang and counterprotesters outside the Upper East Side mayoral residence of Mayor Mamdani.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some injuries stemmed from fights between detainees, including a man who said he had been kicked in the ear and battered in his ribs.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some injuries stemmed from fights between detainees, including a man who said he had been kicked in the ear and battered in his ribs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Feuds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feuds. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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