wrestling

noun

wres·tling ˈre-sliŋ

ˈra-;

ˈre-sᵊl-iŋ,

ˈra-

Synonyms of wrestling next

: a sport or contest in which two unarmed individuals struggle hand to hand with each attempting to subdue or unbalance the other

Examples of wrestling in a Sentence

My favorite sport is wrestling. He was on the wrestling team in high school.

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This year, professional wrestling has had multiple viral moments, ranging from Joe Hendry making his WWE debut to John Cena announcing his retirement tour for 2025. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 On a busy wrestling weekend, Winter Springs has 3 undefeated wrestlers after Day 1 of the Knockout Classic, while Timber Creek leads the Bill Scott Memorial. —

Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024 Winters Mill and Francis Scott Key’s girls wrestling teams compete in a match at Winters Mill High School on Wednesday, Dec. 18. —

Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024 Since the early 2000s, athletes have shown their love for pro wrestling—particularly from WWE—by holding one of the company’s championship belts. —

Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wrestling