dustup

noun

dust·up ˈdəst-ˌəp

Synonyms of dustup next

: row, fight

Examples of dustup in a Sentence

He had a dustup with a guy in the bar. he came home with a black eye from the dustup at the bar

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Harris supporters have criticized media coverage of the dustup as out of proportion, especially in light of the fact that Trump routinely uses similarly derogatory language. —

Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 That is why this dustup was so important, showing a quarterback cognizant of his role. —

Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 The first day of the session usually comes with dustups and news conferences and a lot of virtue signaling — which, again, no sane person would breathlessly follow, because ugh. —

Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024 Mexico’s dustup with the DEA and U.S. security agencies spells trouble for cooperation in the crucial areas of security and drug trafficking. —

Denise Dresser, Foreign Affairs, 1 Feb. 2021 See all Example Sentences for dustup