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 In recent years, Georgia’s State Election Board has been plagued by infighting, feuds, insults, partisan maneuvering and out-and-out shouting matches. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026 After Mysterio lost a comedy match at WWE SummerSlam, the creative team has to find a way to get him back on track and into more high-profile feuds rather than midcard comedy shenanigans. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The conflict is extending to new fronts and reigniting old feuds. — Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 31 July 2026 The two groups turned on each other when the Soviet Union splintered, making one in a series of conflicts that erupted as ethnic and religious feuds resurfaced. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 The difference is Clark spent years stepping into controversy, from race-baiting segments to public feuds and on-air outbursts that repeatedly put him in the headlines. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Season 2, out now, improves upon the first, offering even more land feuds, scheming, family drama, and suspense. — Barry Levitt, Time, 23 July 2026 Tensions continued to flare through some social media feuds, but Rodgers did ultimately reach out to his parents again and had spent time with them for his 35th birthday. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 Goode, 68, rose to fame after the release of the hit 2020 Netflix docuseries Tiger King, which followed the out-of-this-world story of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, aka Joe Exotic, and his ties to big cats, big feuds and even bigger revelations. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

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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

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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

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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

Definition of altercations

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Getting ahead of those conversations helps prevent misunderstandings once households merge and rent is due.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
According to The Gottman Institute, talking through these expectations in advance helps couples build a stronger foundation and sidestep the misunderstandings that tend to surface a few weeks after moving in.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of misunderstandings

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Health insurers and hospitals tend to keep their contracts confidential, but, judging from each party’s previous comments, disagreements over reimbursement rates were a key issue throughout the negotiations.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Galanis' testimony offered jurors a glimpse into the family's disagreements over Melina's travel arrangements and her growing concerns about Frattolin's travel plans with their daughter months before Melina's death.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of disagreements

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Sudden closures and delays in wages and severance pay have also prompted street protests and clashes with authorities, with the minimum wage still a persistent flashpoint.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
On that note, when Venus in Virgo clashes with Mars in Gemini, desire and judgment can start working against each other.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of clashes

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Both Roach, coming off three consecutive draws in title fights, and Zepeda, looking to bounce back from a loss, desperately need a decisive win.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
That divide has become more pronounced as national politics seep into local education fights.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

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