as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
continued infighting has just completely robbed that political action committee of its effectiveness
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Recent Examples of infighting
Those efforts collapsed amid infighting among Florida’s Republican leaders, despite the GOP holding a supermajority in the Legislature.
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Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
But the infighting kicked into high gear last week, when Israel launched a number of airstrikes at Iran that wiped out its military and intelligence chain-of-command, destroyed nuclear infrastructure and took out key scientists working on Iran's nuclear program.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Despite some of the infighting among the Republican Party about the size of the SALT deduction, this issue potentially reflects a rare moment where the disagreements are between states rather than between parties.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
This is bizarre nepo-on-nepo infighting that’s giving old money versus new money.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 11 June 2025
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Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
But the infighting kicked into high gear last week, when Israel launched a number of airstrikes at Iran that wiped out its military and intelligence chain-of-command, destroyed nuclear infrastructure and took out key scientists working on Iran's nuclear program.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Despite some of the infighting among the Republican Party about the size of the SALT deduction, this issue potentially reflects a rare moment where the disagreements are between states rather than between parties.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
This is bizarre nepo-on-nepo infighting that’s giving old money versus new money.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infighting
Noun
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For more than six decades, the treaty survived the subcontinental wars and discord but has come under significant strain after India suspended its participation in the treaty after the April terrorist attack in Kashmir.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
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This should involve respectful discord, finding a shared vision and moving forward with trust.—
James Barlow,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The song has also regained popularity during times of national strife or tragedy, including during the Gulf War and in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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The astronauts, when first leaving earth, looked back on their home planet from outer space and saw, in the darkness, a beautiful and vulnerable globe, so small and blue and fragile, undivided by borders or political strife.—
Laurie Sheck
July 2,
Literary Hub,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The common thread is technology that removes friction, creates visibility and adapts to changing needs.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For sure, this can prove too sanguine and perhaps there will be unanticipated economic friction ahead.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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There have been conflicts between rideshare drivers and taxis in the past, so consider sticking with a reputable taxi or car service, However, the more adventurous can rent a car to explore nearby cenotes, ruins, and regional highlights.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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The deportations – part of a program Iran announced in March – have radically increased in pace since the 12-day conflict with Israel, fueled by unsubstantiated claims that Afghans had spied for Israel prior to and during the attacks.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Many of the tunes including sprawling intros and jam sessions, all melded together with discordance, reverb and instrumental solos.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Luckily, director Kate Dumoulin helps smooth over much of the discordance.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The bomb hasn’t been used since, apart from test blasts, and after the Cold War ended in 1991, the risk of nuclear war mercifully declined.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Throughout history, technological advantages have altered the course of wars, sometimes suddenly.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Enter: a major schism in the relationship, just at the moment that both mother and daughter should be cherishing every moment together.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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The decision to visit all three leading Arab Gulf powers and not just Saudi Arabia seems designed to prevent a schism.—
Marc Lynch,
Foreign Affairs,
12 May 2025
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It is crewed by more than 30 people, including electronic warfare officers and intelligence operators, according to the Air Force.—
Ellie Cook
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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In World War II, amphibious aircraft were used for reconnaissance, search and rescue operations, and anti-submarine warfare.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
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“Infighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infighting. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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