Thesaurus results for FEUDS

feuds

noun

plural of feud

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 This week's quiz highlights famous feuds, skin secrets, food trends and a lot more. — Kelly McGreal , Isabella Bernabeo, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Political clashes While Castro has been Lago’s main adversary on the commission, he’s been involved in other public feuds and clashes in recent years. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 Starring Derry Girls actor Louisa Harland, the Marian Keyes adaptation follows five Irish sisters through secrets, family feuds and moments of grace. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 Minor feuds have also gone down with David Guetta, Sean Paul and Flo Rida, the former two later going on to work with him. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 During the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin downplayed sideline feuds that are sometimes seen during an NFL game. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 In recent weeks, the city largely agreed with findings that public feuds among council members erode public trust and distract from the council's responsibilities. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Related As a radio personality who’s well-versed in public feuds, Charlamagne shared some advice for EJ — the child of basketball legend Magic Johnson — which revolved around being smarter about choosing his opposition. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 There is also quite the contrast in the two feuds that Andy Cohen tries to put to bed. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.

— THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Unlike Christian priests and medicine men, who generally command respect, rainmakers are sometimes seen as malicious people who retaliate against whole communities for quarrels with their neighbors.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of quarrels

Noun

China’s expanding naval capabilities could alter regional military calculations, particularly in areas where maritime disputes and competing territorial claims already exist.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
With first-party fraud and friendly disputes eroding already thin retail margins, managing chargebacks requires far more than basic operational recovery.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

Parks workers who don't comply with the new policy could face discipline, officials said, adding, the policy also instructs them to not engage in any verbal or physical altercations with ICE agents.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Other witnesses, including friends of Smith and Parker, recalled past altercations between the couple.

— Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of altercations

Noun

Marshall’s campaign, in turn, faced an onslaught of controversies that his critics amplified in the race’s final weeks, including his medical debt collection practices and the blurred lines between his office and campaign staff.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
Both candidates faced controversies throughout the campaign, including a dispute over a May traffic stop in which Lombardo was pulled over for allegedly running a red light in Las Vegas.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

But deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees that re-emerged this week underscore obstacles to ending the war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Both blame each other for the fiery fights, with Lago saying that disagreements between commissioners used to be more civil before Castro and Commissioner Ariel Fernandez were elected in 2023.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of disagreements

Noun

And some of the stones were reportedly thrown at police during nighttime clashes that authorities say left hundreds injured.

— Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
In the letter, the gang leader asks for an international delegation to be dispatched to Haiti to facilitate a dialogue in the Cul-de-Sac Plaine where clashes between armed gang members and security forces have forced people to flee their homes.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of clashes

Noun

In a separate incident, Modesto police cited a Riverbank High School student suspected of making a threatening social media post targeting Beyer following the fights.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Federal budget fights will likely resurface arguments about tax incentives for EVs and other clean tech.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

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