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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friction
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Faucette alleged that the conflict began in the driveway of Bryant's Apex home around 10 p.m. on Friday after Brown came to pick his child up without a proper car seat, reported CBS17 and WRAL.—
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The Houthis claim to have destroyed 17 Reaper drones since the Red Sea conflict began, worth about $30 million each.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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There is, in short, nothing here but unadulterated hagiography of American military might, which feels especially egregious considering the war in question and the filmmaker’s own apparent intentions.—
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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.—
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Of course, there is now a clear schism among the major firms Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are fighting.—
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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.—
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The Time for Action Is Now Every new era of warfare demands institutional reinvention.—
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The Rundown Amy Coney Barrett Siding Against Trump Sparks MAGA Fury A dissent by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a case concerning President Donald Trump's use of a wartime-era deportation law has triggered a wave of backlash from prominent conservative commentators and supporters of the president.—
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Anderson explained his dissent in a statement after the vote.—
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“Friction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friction. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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