1
as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
in order to avoid family strife, the children spend equal time during the holidays with both of their grandmothers
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
bitter strife between the two political factions
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Recent Examples of strife
The end of a color-blind détente doesn’t justify the means of deliberate racial strife.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Lebanon’s fractured system of government makes those fears of civil war or sectarian strife more potent.
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Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Though The Four Seasons is a show fundamentally rooted in marital strife, its core cast members are all enjoying drama-free relationships in real life.
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Emma Banks,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
But moving too aggressively risked internal strife.
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Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for strife
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Lebanon’s fractured system of government makes those fears of civil war or sectarian strife more potent.
—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Though The Four Seasons is a show fundamentally rooted in marital strife, its core cast members are all enjoying drama-free relationships in real life.
—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
But moving too aggressively risked internal strife.
—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for strife
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strife
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But the discord between the two leaders stretches far beyond disagreements over the conflict in the Middle East.
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Despite the discord, the regime is likely to have the final say.
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In his first chance to pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his still-new Padres uniform Friday night, Buehler was a star in this NL West rivalry once again.
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The other final will see Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay renew their rivalry from Forbidden Door 2024, this time with an AEW World Championship match at Wembley Stadium on the line.
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Daily stressors may stir up deeper internal friction.
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Below, Segert shares five strategic priorities for healthcare technology that reduces friction, automates administrative work and helps doctors deliver better patient care.
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Thomas, 25, has seen limited playing time this season due to some offensive struggles.
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Carvalho’s struggles included a three-day strike in March 2023.
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His father, Manuel Cepeda, was a prominent figure in the Colombian Communist Party, and was assassinated in 1994 during a particularly bloody era in Colombia's internal conflict.
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The town’s predicament highlights the limits of any ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and the lingering hardship faced by residents whose lives have been upended by years of conflict.
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Riff argued the issue to halt the payout was not a legal battle but rather a political one.
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While the first half of the match was full of battles and speed runs from one goal to another, the players seem to be taking a more methodical pace after returning from the locker room.
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Between February and August, fallout from the Iran war will have destroyed 800 million barrels of oil demand, JPMorgan estimates.
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Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz before the war might represent the high point for transits for the foreseeable future, said Helima Croft, head of global commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets.
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Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
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As long-range precision weapons become central to modern warfare, reducing mission planning from hours to minutes could prove just as valuable as extending missile range or improving accuracy.
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“Strife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strife. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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