Synonyms of run-ins

run-ins

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encounters
• skirmishes
• fights
• brushes
• brawls
• quarrels
• arguments
• scrapes
• squabbles
• hassles
• battles
• spats
• rows
• tiffs
• wrangles
• frays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of run-ins

In response to those run-ins, some lawmakers have proposed establishing a regulated bear hunting season in parts of Connecticut, particularly the northwest corner. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

In the months since his arrest, Peters has continued to draw controversy for subsequent run-ins with law enforcement and other legal trouble. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Though Reigns and Rollins have had many run-ins, matches and callbacks to Rollins’ treacherous act to break up the Shield, there was a sense of finality to their SummerSlam showdown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Politico and the Washington Post have previously reported on Miller’s run-ins with the law as a young adult, including charges, which were later dismissed, for underage drinking, assault, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 Aug. 2026

The Denver Broncos on Wednesday hit the field for the first time this summer after welcoming back a player and a coach who've had run-ins with the law. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

The Indianapolis Star reported that court records showed Adongo had run-ins with the law during and after his time with the Colts and was at times found incompetent to stand trial. — Daniella Silva, NBC news, 26 July 2026

Sargent had two run-ins with Huckabay last year, according to her report. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

The program is on NCAA probation and has seen many former staffers have run-ins with the law, including Matt Weiss, who is charged with hacking into the computer accounts of thousands of college athletes to find intimate images. — Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026