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 peaceful gathering quickly escalated into violent clashes as protesters and officers engaged in running altercations through the city's streets.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Since then, reports of shopper brawls in parking lots and physical altercations in store aisles have only increased.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Thousands of pro-EU protesters had blocked streets in the capital before the altercations began.
—Reuters, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
The misbehavior included having vape pens, missing class, and participating in verbal or minor physical altercations.
—Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 25 Nov. 2024
He was traded to the Lakers after being involved in two on-court altercations.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
Seiden also had physical altercations with Araujo, says Allie, but her friend was afraid to call 911 or go to police for help.
—Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
In December 2023, the prisons experienced five homicides at four prisons, and other serious incidents, including numerous deaths after altercations between inmates, and a Central State Prison inmate dying from cardiac arrest after being stabbed, treated at a hospital and returning to prison.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Since then, reports of shopper brawls in parking lots and physical altercations in store aisles have only increased.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Thousands of pro-EU protesters had blocked streets in the capital before the altercations began.
—Reuters, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
The misbehavior included having vape pens, missing class, and participating in verbal or minor physical altercations.
—Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 25 Nov. 2024
He was traded to the Lakers after being involved in two on-court altercations.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
Seiden also had physical altercations with Araujo, says Allie, but her friend was afraid to call 911 or go to police for help.
—Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
In December 2023, the prisons experienced five homicides at four prisons, and other serious incidents, including numerous deaths after altercations between inmates, and a Central State Prison inmate dying from cardiac arrest after being stabbed, treated at a hospital and returning to prison.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altercations
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That, as well as personal details from his decades-old divorce and disagreements with lawmakers, doomed his nomination.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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From establishing clear objectives to communicating more transparently, these expert tips offer practical strategies for confidently navigating stakeholder disagreements.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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During Barack Obama's presidency, Attorney General Eric Holder revised guidelines for leak investigations after similar controversies over reporter surveillance.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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These proposals come in response to recent controversies surrounding undisclosed gifts to justices and debates over presidential accountability.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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During oral arguments in late September, appellate judges questioned whether James had gone too far, Politico reported.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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During arguments on Tuesday, the justices considered a case involving an 88-mile rail line in Utah designed to transport crude oil to Gulf Coast refineries.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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