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

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

The kidnappings have been linked to run-ins with drug cartels and corrupt government officials, while there have also been cases involving young women who worked at the country’s many factories. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026

But even those who didn’t get to see the parade up close had their share of Brunson run-ins, his name emblazoned on countless jerseys and his face blown up on cutouts. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 June 2026

Since then, he's had several run-ins with the law, including pleading guilty to criminal mischief in connection with a domestic dispute in 2021. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Over the past two decades Panahi has had frequent run-ins with the Iranian authorities. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 June 2026