strifes

noun

plural of strife
1
as in discords
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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2
as in rivalries
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another bitter strife between the two political factions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strifes
  1. discords
  2. rivalries
  3. frictions
  4. battles
  5. conflicts
  6. struggles
  7. wars
  8. contentions
Noun
  • Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.
    — April Uchitel, Flow Space, 6 Aug. 2025
  • In every case, physical science, which is based on the evidence reported by these limited and limiting senses, eventually leaves us stranded with the conviction that sickness, accidents, and disasters – discords of every description, regardless of the apparent cause – are real and inevitable.
    — Lisa Rennie Sytsma, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
Definition of discords
Noun
  • Gameplay shapes the relationships, rivalries and reputations within the Clans.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This initiative aims to elevate horse racing's appeal to everyday sports fans by fostering rivalries and familiarity among top horses.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of rivalries
Noun
  • Moreover Jewish and Eastern Christian frictions go back deep into the Ottoman era, jockeying for the Sultan’s favor in the millet system.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • When algorithms see these frictions falling away, the need for a driver premium plummets, deflating the surge price.
    — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of frictions
Noun
  • Louder Than Fear, directed by Justin Krook and Michael Dwyer, documents the star’s journey to fame and his personal battles, including the aftermath of his 2008 private plane crash.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The eviction process was protracted and followed a series of complex legal battles led by residents of the encampment, who organized as a collective to advocate for their rights.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of battles
Noun
  • Archer says the system can help controllers and flight crews detect emerging conflicts earlier, giving them more time to make informed decisions before safety risks develop.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Ted was genuinely out of his depth, the conflicts felt earned, and the show still had to persuade audiences that its relentless optimism wasn’t naïve.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of conflicts
Noun
  • Clancy wrote about her struggles to get newborn Callan to sleep, and constant worries of his being sick.
    — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Mookie Betts, despite his struggles this season, is a popular future Hall of Famer with a cool nickname.
    — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of struggles
Noun
  • History shows that presidents who intensify wars in pursuit of a way out, or to protect their own prestige or America’s reputation, descend a slippery slope.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Lawrence, whose campaign is centered on the economy, opposing AI data centers and keeping money at home instead of funding foreign wars, argues that the conventional wisdom about moderation being the key to electability is all wrong.
    — Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of wars
Noun
  • Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, whose tenure brought team success and three World Series contentions, now faces significant scrutiny over his business practices.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • At the time, Sackler offered no response to these contentions.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Definition of contentions
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