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 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 Investigators are considering different possible motives, including criminal feuds, retaliation and a business dispute. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Remm insists that while his team meticulously plans the guest experience, interpersonal feuds do not factor into the seating chart. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 The celebrities often have pre-existing relationships and feuds that can guide accusations. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 Just days before Parton’s death, she was reportedly worried about possible family feuds over her $650 million estate. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 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

Earlier this week, a Times report revealed Zhang had previously been charged with child abuse for leaving her oldest daughter in a hot car for hours, while Xuan was accused in a civil lawsuit of using violence in landlord-tenant disputes.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
That provision could reignite disputes over whether Washington should establish a national standard or preserve stronger state protections.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

Images showed altercations between police and protesters, with officers using batons to strike demonstrators, who threw barriers.

— Joseph Wilson, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
The election is taking place amid heightened political tensions in Serbia, with reports of incidents and physical altercations at campaign events.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of altercations

Noun

As romance gives way to heartbreak, misunderstandings and difficult choices, the sisters may not always see eye to eye.

— Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Four Hands, Two Sonatas ends with Jeong-yo and Pi-o together again, seemingly free of the pressures and misunderstandings that plagued them for so long.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of misunderstandings

Noun

While the show is beloved, its legacy has also been marred with a series of tragedies and controversies, both on and off screen.

— Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
Rodríguez also accused Uthmeier of trying to divert attention from controversies involving Hope Florida and Alligator Alcatraz, the state’s immigration detention facility.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

Likewise, the student protests over the weekend expanded from education to other grievances — and featured dramatic scenes of looting and clashes with police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
The unrest, fueled by anger over living costs and poor school conditions, included arson, clashes with police and looting; officials say curfews will continue where needed.

— Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

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