DUSTUP Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

dustup

noun

ˈdəst-ˌəp

Definition of dustup next

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 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 This week, though, the role technology plays in the dustup hit new highs (or lows?) via a pair of court filings from Drake, both of them pointing to the importance of streaming music platforms in popular music. —

Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024 Through six training camp practices, Pittman’s been involved in one fight and another dustup. —

James Boyd, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024 During the segment, Sliwa had the camera pan to the dustup between several Angels and the man, later identified by cops as a 22-year-old Bronxite. —

Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dustup

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dustup

Noun

Navigating the map from an overworld view, akin to looking at a tabletop game from above, leads to quicker, bite-sized skirmishes, optional short objectives, and requests from characters that build up your bonds.

— Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
There’s usually not even time for trash talk between opponents; that has to wait for the inevitable post-whistle skirmish.

— Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025