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

Photos of the event published by The Daily Mail include snapshots of attendees appearing to be engaged in altercations, and partygoers seated on a lawn in handcuffs.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Protests outside the Hilton Garden Inn and nearby Homewood Suites, another Hilton property, have resulted in several altercations between protesters and law enforcement.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of altercations

Noun

Neither approach is wrong, but misunderstandings can arise when one partner feels crowded and the other feels lonely.

— Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
But they could also be described as misconceptions, misunderstandings, or straight up bad information.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of misunderstandings

Noun

Bass oversaw the reappointment of McDonnell’s predecessor, Michel Moore, shortly after her election and stood by him for a year through numerous controversies before Moore’s abrupt resignation in early 2024.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Always discreet, Felipe VI’s mother has weathered the controversies surrounding Juan Carlos and maintained a professional image dedicated to serving the Spanish people—one that her family circumstances have not tarnished.

— Nuria Hernández, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

But even within the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu, disagreements remain over how to secure the parliamentary support needed to govern.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Discussing realistic exit scenarios early, and documenting how disagreements will be resolved, protects the relationship as much as the investment.

— Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of disagreements

Noun

Tensions devolved into armed clashes and a brutal war that killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions until a 2022 peace agreement.

— Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Over the chaotic weekend, aristocracy clashes with socialism, religion with debauchery, and tradition with modernity.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of clashes

Noun

While there were multiple fights at the game on Sunday, the arrest was in connection with a brawl in the Levi's Stadium parking lot in which a man was seen on video kicking and punching someone who was unconscious.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Dozens of young men and women gather on weekends for Abril’s pop-up fights, where strangers face off without the lengthy preparations required for regular boxing matches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

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