as in quarrels
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
got into a little tiff about what color sheets to buy for their bed
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as in bickers
to express different opinions about something often angrily
like any couple, they occasionally tiff, but it's never anything serious
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Recent Examples of tiffs
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2025
When his father became king in 2015, Prince Mohammed was portrayed as impulsive — launching a war in Yemen, dragging the country into tiffs with Canada and Germany, and famously cracking down on fellow princes and billionaires.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
On this week’s New Heights, Clooney — who’s been married to Amal since 2014 and shares two twin children with her — went on to share his outlook on spousal tiffs with the Kelce brothers.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2025
When his father became king in 2015, Prince Mohammed was portrayed as impulsive — launching a war in Yemen, dragging the country into tiffs with Canada and Germany, and famously cracking down on fellow princes and billionaires.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiffs
Noun
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Washington’s choice prioritized American independence over European quarrels.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The republic would treat other nations with civility precisely in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No one was injured during the altercations.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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While no physical altercations are visible in the video, the shouting underscored heightened tensions between the causes.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The National Immigration Law Center fights in courts and legislatures to protect low-income immigrants, ensuring that civil rights don’t disappear simply because of where someone was born.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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On the outskirts of the crowd, fights broke out between protesters and counter-protesters.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Or one who dismissed concerns from Black New Yorkers by citing disagreements with African leaders.—
David Moore,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas gave fans a glimpse into one of their ongoing disagreements at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday night.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Both experts acknowledge, as Camarda argues, that engineers cannot possibly predict exactly how the heat shield will behave.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Along with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the agency that had been working to review Sable’s restart plan, the attorney general argues that PHMSA’s decisions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and asked the court to overturn them.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Swift, 36, is not a party to the lawsuit, but her name has surfaced repeatedly amid Justin Baldoni’s claims that Lively leaned on outside influence during disputes over the film’s production.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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This horrific violence will not shake my belief in the importance of peacefully resolving disputes.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Matty is a blustering, blue-collar Bostonian who sees himself as the unequivocal boss of the house and frequently clashes with his liberal niece.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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In the rapidly evolving world of denim manufacturing, the quest for sustainability often clashes with the demand for authentic, high-quality aesthetics.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Tiffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiffs. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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