as in disputes
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
judging from all the slamming and banging, I'd say there was some sort of altercation going on next door
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Recent Examples of altercations
The omission was wrong — whether or not it was related to those altercations — as was the employee’s failure to understand that this is not a business occasion.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Following the altercations, Outside spoke with a dog behavioral expert for insight into what triggers our trail comrades and how best to respond during stressful situations.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Multiple videos that have gone viral locally on social media but were later deleted showed the fight and ensuing altercations that occurred, including one of Taddese’s friends attempting to help him before Taddese was fatally shot, a moment also captured on camera.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The same jury did, however, convict Chambers of battery and false imprisonment for other prior altercations in which prosecutors said Chambers pushed, grabbed and choked Dadkhah.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, a group of students protested the appearance of another TPUSA speaker Brandon Tatum, resulting in multiple physical altercations, though Kirk was not present at the event.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Estelle said there appeared to be at least five fights, and because there were so many altercations in one evening numerous people were detained during the football game.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The trend has resulted in several fatal altercations in recent years.
—Jenna Sundel
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
There were no altercations, but Braves manager Brian Snitker was ejected before play quickly resumed.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Following the altercations, Outside spoke with a dog behavioral expert for insight into what triggers our trail comrades and how best to respond during stressful situations.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Multiple videos that have gone viral locally on social media but were later deleted showed the fight and ensuing altercations that occurred, including one of Taddese’s friends attempting to help him before Taddese was fatally shot, a moment also captured on camera.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The same jury did, however, convict Chambers of battery and false imprisonment for other prior altercations in which prosecutors said Chambers pushed, grabbed and choked Dadkhah.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, a group of students protested the appearance of another TPUSA speaker Brandon Tatum, resulting in multiple physical altercations, though Kirk was not present at the event.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Estelle said there appeared to be at least five fights, and because there were so many altercations in one evening numerous people were detained during the football game.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The trend has resulted in several fatal altercations in recent years.
—Jenna Sundel
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
There were no altercations, but Braves manager Brian Snitker was ejected before play quickly resumed.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altercations
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Outdated or missing beneficiary designations are common and can lead to delays, unintended distributions or even disputes among heirs.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Companies and entrepreneurs working at a high level in global finance often face business disputes and litigation around those disputes.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The September 12 report shared that RBW had actually fired Lee in August, citing declining profitability, management difficulties, and disagreements over new artist direction.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Its first-ever color feature, In the Shadow of Honor, which was going to be filmed in Indonesia, was canceled due to disagreements between the two countries related to colonial war reparations.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whereas large investors once uniformly supported settlements to avoid costly fights, some now argue that quick capitulations undermine shareholder democracy and give too much power to activists.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-6 defenseman decisively won his fights.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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But before this, Eververse controversies were not usually 1) a set of armor very clearly being taken from a free activity and made paid and 2) the game being in one of its worst states of all time with player sentiment bottomed out.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the city has also faced a recent string of controversies under her leadership and calls for greater transparency.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fraternal security Gulf states have had significant internal quarrels over the years but remain bound by mutual defense treaties signed decades ago.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The curfew came following brawls with police, a racist threat and gunfire that led to a riot in the heart of Milwaukee's Black neighborhood on the city's north side.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Seattle Seahawks pratice erupted into many brawls.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Prosecutors and defense attorneys are scheduled to make their closing arguments on Wednesday, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Steer clear of controversial subjects to avoid arguments.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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The very technology designed to smooth our experience is actually increasing our discomfort with the unavoidable misunderstandings and tensions of real relationships, driving us toward isolation.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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These conversations keep the relationship aligned and prevent misunderstandings.—
Dr. Cortney Warren,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Altercations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altercations. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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