as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
he came home with a black eye from the dustup at the bar
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Recent Examples of dustup
However, according to Cenat, after their dustup, Glo glowed up.
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Damien Scott, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
The tax hike dustup offers an opportunity for anyone who’d like to challenge the mayor for re-election next year, and does nothing to shore up relations with the council.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 12 Dec. 2024
The request caused a dustup over energy fairness, and in November regulators rejected it, leaving Amazon looking for other options.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2024
That is why this dustup was so important, showing a quarterback cognizant of his role.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
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Damien Scott, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
The tax hike dustup offers an opportunity for anyone who’d like to challenge the mayor for re-election next year, and does nothing to shore up relations with the council.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 12 Dec. 2024
The request caused a dustup over energy fairness, and in November regulators rejected it, leaving Amazon looking for other options.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2024
That is why this dustup was so important, showing a quarterback cognizant of his role.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dustup
Noun
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The Holy Roman Empire army did eventually move on from the camp, engaging in several skirmishes with the Swedish army stationed nearby.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Today’s group readies to replay the opening battle skirmish, practicing to get their roles down for the upcoming anniversary celebration.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
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This square can spark clashes between the need for stability (Taurus) and the desire for bold self-expression (Leo).—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With nearly 8 million Venezuelans displaced—the second-largest migration globally and the largest ever within South America—the film captures rising tensions, cultural clashes, and radicalization in Chile’s border communities.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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In short, Saturday's clash will bring to a head a battle between two families, two fighters caught in a war started by their fathers, and Eubank won't even have his by his side as they are still estranged.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration is also embroiled in a contentious legal battle regarding deportation involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The 27-year-old’s striking was on point throughout the fight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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According to Fox 4 News, Anthony, who is Black, is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, who was white during a fight at Kuykendall Stadium.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Dustup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dustup. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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