run-ins

plural of run-in
as in encounters
a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Recent Examples of run-ins From Wendy Osefo to Karen Huger to Jen Shah to Luann de Lesseps these reality TV stars have had some run-ins with the law that found them in handcuffs. Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 Rising to fame through YouTube in the mid-2010s, Mongeau gained a massive following by sharing personal anecdotes, often involving her relationships, lifestyle, and run-ins with other influencers. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 He was also injured in a car crash, had run-ins with the law, and drifted in and out of rehab. Andrew R. Chow, Time, 14 Oct. 2025 Wingtech has had run-ins before with other Western governments over its operations, with Britain ordering it to divest ownership of a facility in Newport. CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025 And bikers should use a trail bell to prevent most unexpected run-ins. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 Brown had a violent criminal past, including felony convictions and 14 prior run-ins with the law, and had previously been committed for mental health issues. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025 Starting in the early '70s, Shakur had frequent run-ins with law enforcement, her name appearing as a person of interest for bank robberies and several violent assaults on police officers. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 Bramble has had other run-ins with police and had recently been convicted of assaulting officers according to court documents. Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-ins
encounters
Noun
  • The work—in a way, a series of encounters with random elements of one-click consumerism, including coloring books and marketing guides for dentists—is tedious, repetitive, and demoralizing.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The potential for dream matches against Roman Reigns or even Stone Cold Steve Austin exists, along with blockbuster encounters against Brock Lesnar or GUNTHER.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Run-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-ins. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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