as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
there was friction between the two sides of the family
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Recent Examples of friction
The comment marks the latest escalation of what appears to be a growing rift between the Trump administration and America's European allies, with Trump's reported ultimatum to European firms over their DEI policies, NATO spending and future Russia policy proving to be major points of friction.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
But with the right mindset, those moments become fuel — not friction.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The social media age restriction is yet another friction point between Canberra and American Big Business.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
That might be partially thanks to the 3D mesh fabric on the inside, which both increases breathability and offers a little friction to avoid slippage.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
But with the right mindset, those moments become fuel — not friction.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The social media age restriction is yet another friction point between Canberra and American Big Business.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
That might be partially thanks to the 3D mesh fabric on the inside, which both increases breathability and offers a little friction to avoid slippage.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friction
Noun
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Earlier this month, discord within the party broke out after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) voted along with nine other Senate Democrats and one House Democrat to approve a House GOP funding measure in an effort to avoid a government shutdown.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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From taking your lighting to Clark Griswold-status to planting a towering oak smack dab on the property line, there are plenty of ways your garden can cause discord among the neighbors in record time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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After all, many characters that came to Thailand this season were searching for peace but instead found chaos, strife, and anxiety.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The generals have been internationally isolated since the takeover and Myanmar's economy and basic services, including healthcare, have been reduced to tatters amid the strife.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Your company's purpose should be nonnegotiable and a source of inspiration, especially during times of conflict.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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What Happens Next Talks are currently underway between the U.S, Russia, and Ukraine, to potentially bring an end to the conflict.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Though ApoB may be the more accurate test—particularly for people with metabolic issues or others who may have discordance—there are some issues with the test in practice.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Sachs plays on the discordance between his naturalistic approach and the theatricality of the project with meta elements like a quick glimpse of the crew or posed shots of the actors occasionally punctuating the conversation, accompanied by blasts of Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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The governing Liberals had appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year until Trump declared a trade war and challenged Canada’s sovereignty.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Not only did the Secretary of Defense share details of a war plan on a group chat, but the general public and people serving in the military are now wondering what other group chats may exist, and what other information may be out there, shared accidentally.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Of course, there is now a clear schism among the major firms Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are fighting.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
29 Mar. 2025
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But Trump’s return to power has also laid bare a schism between the Left and the more pragmatic party leadership.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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Defense stocks have typically been excluded from portfolios based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors due to ethical concerns over the sector’s association with warfare.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Time for Action Is Now Every new era of warfare demands institutional reinvention.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Here’s how leaders can recalibrate: Build dissent into your decision-making.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Protests continued despite a severe government crackdown on dissent in late December, when a law was passed criminalizing even symbolic acts of protest, such as the public posting of stickers.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Friction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friction. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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