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
Hilaria was annoyed by his many dustups with the press and tried to make peace.
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Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 July 2024
The game was getting testy and, after a dustup after the horn to end the second period, matching minors were handed out and the third started with a 4-on-4.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2024
Clearly, though, neither Sirianni nor Hurtt got the message to Carter, who was involved in several on-field dustups Sunday.
—Marcus Hayes, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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
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Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 July 2024
The game was getting testy and, after a dustup after the horn to end the second period, matching minors were handed out and the third started with a 4-on-4.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2024
Clearly, though, neither Sirianni nor Hurtt got the message to Carter, who was involved in several on-field dustups Sunday.
—Marcus Hayes, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dustup
Noun
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Musk’s latest statement marks yet another escalation in the ongoing skirmish.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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As per an incident report obtained by the Miami Herald, multiple guests eventually joined in the skirmish at Manor Complex entertainment complex in Wilton Manors in the early hours of Jan. 26.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Social Security official resigns after clash with Musk's DOGE.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Acting head of Social Security abruptly steps down after clash with DOGE over data.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The movie, aka Episode III, takes place years after the onset of the Clone Wars, when the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even if the odds of us winning the title are now vanishingly small, giving up now could put us at risk of getting dragged into a top 4 battle.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Transport boxes, electronic scales and gaffs, sharp blades that can be attached to roosters' legs during fights, were found on the property, the news statement said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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But that message was undermined by his company’s fight against TVC.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Dustup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dustup. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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