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
Much of this strife, including throughout the 1967-1970 civil war and subsequent clashes over the decades, has also been closely tied to feuds across ethnic and territorial lines.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
There are guns, horses, ghosts, a primal struggle for survival in hostile terrain, family feuds and a steadily intensifying sense of mortal threat, as Old Porch’s ambition and psychopathy escalate the drama.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement But Cuomo’s tenure was also marked by corrosive feuds and questionable priorities.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
But let’s be honest—no one wins when the family feuds (word to JAY Z) or when everyone’s secretly stressing about money.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
But sources close to the Prince of Wales say Kate is not interested in any feuds.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Oct. 2025
Walking tour explores the controversies, feuds and spirits that still haunt the grounds of this river city.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
But was Charli addressing multiple quasi-feuds with the same appearance?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
But from arrests to breaking records, messy breakups and high-profile feuds, Bryan's no stranger to virality.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
There are guns, horses, ghosts, a primal struggle for survival in hostile terrain, family feuds and a steadily intensifying sense of mortal threat, as Old Porch’s ambition and psychopathy escalate the drama.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement But Cuomo’s tenure was also marked by corrosive feuds and questionable priorities.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
But let’s be honest—no one wins when the family feuds (word to JAY Z) or when everyone’s secretly stressing about money.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
But sources close to the Prince of Wales say Kate is not interested in any feuds.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Oct. 2025
Walking tour explores the controversies, feuds and spirits that still haunt the grounds of this river city.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
But was Charli addressing multiple quasi-feuds with the same appearance?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
But from arrests to breaking records, messy breakups and high-profile feuds, Bryan's no stranger to virality.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feuds
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Margolick devotes much space to the writers’ quarrels, their gripes, their resentment of one another.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hip-Hop has equally thrived on legendary quarrels and strong relationships.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of both Christians and Muslims have been killed, with violence also stemming from non-religious disputes, such as those over natural resources.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The ongoing 36-day closure has sparked disputes over a range of topics — from the separation of powers and the federal workforce, to food assistance and air traffic control.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, the launch of the Bearista cup didn’t go as expected, with merchandise shortages nationwide and physical altercations breaking out at some locations, leaving many customers empty-handed.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other behaviors that commonly cause altercations during flights include shouting, consuming excessive amounts of alcohol, and reclining your seat without consideration for the person sitting behind.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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With Mercury retrograde stirring your third and fourth houses, misunderstandings at home or with loved ones could test your patience.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Experts believe that misunderstandings about who needs screenings and how often may be part of the reason some women skip mammograms.—
Dr. Allyson Heng,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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National news remains fixated on controversies at elite campuses, skewing the public’s perception of the institutions that serve the majority of students.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Several controversies have circled the production, including criticism from Paris Jackson.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Over the course of the hour-long runtime, all the girls bring their lingering tensions and disagreements to the table and air everything out.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Since Assad’s ousting, Syria has seen flare-ups of deadly sectarian violence, with clashes erupting between security forces and those loyal to the former president, including in Syria’s coastal Latakia region in March.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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As for South Sudan, a senior United Nations official said earlier this week that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is causing destabilization in South Sudan, including armed clashes and food insecurity.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Democratic crackup that’s now underway in Washington is distracting the party from a series of brutal fights just ahead that will culminate in next year’s midterms.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Martin's fights, namely her 1996 match against Deirdre Gogarty, brought women's boxing to a whole new audience.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Feuds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feuds. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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