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

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

Aside from simply driving through Yellowstone, taking in the sights on foot resulted in 15 deaths through accidental falls, exposure, unexpected medical issues, and run-ins with animals like bison or bears. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

The two share three children, and following financial troubles and Porush's run-ins with the law, the couple divorced in 2000. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026

The late actress had several run-ins with the law. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026

The outtakes show the cast struggling through everything from elevator doors that refuse to open on cue to accidental run-ins with set pieces, and even a stumble from Streep in her seat. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026