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as in clash
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
they were thrown out of the party after starting a brawl
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as in altercation
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the student drama society's decision to put on the controversial play prompted a brawl at the school board meeting
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as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
we could hear the brawl of the river rapids ahead of us before we could actually see them
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
the Wilsons were always loudly brawling, and the neighbors were always shutting their windows
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Recent Examples of brawl
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The brawl had moved outside when deputies say Alferez Sr., pulled out a gun and threatened the man.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Several hours after members of Michigan and Ohio State's football team brawled over a flag-plant at midfield, a similar incident occurred in North Carolina.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Noun
On the island, players can progress through a storyline, take on multiple side quests, and challenge other players online in multiplayer brawls.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The brawl had moved outside when deputies say Alferez Sr., pulled out a gun and threatened the man.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
After the match, Rhodes and Owens brawled on a production crate, leading to Rhodes spearing Owens through a table.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Several hours after members of Michigan and Ohio State's football team brawled over a flag-plant at midfield, a similar incident occurred in North Carolina.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Noun
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That grievance total was the second-highest tally since 2016, according to a USA TODAY Network analysis, suggesting current economic conditions and corporate policies are fueling more clashes over insurance coverage.—
David Robinson,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Members of the Congolese Red Cross and civil protection workers bury dozens of victims of the recent clashes at a cemetery in Goma on Tuesday.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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He was also arrested in 2012 following an altercation at a hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstructing justice, Reuters reported.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Tarrant County sheriff’s deputies fatally shot a man who was armed with a knife during an altercation as the deputies tried to serve a warrant Friday afternoon in Haltom City, according to the Sheriff’s Office.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
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At first a distant roar, everyone’s screams were drowned out by the first of the top rally cars tearing past.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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From the first Super Bowl in 1970 to the record-breaking roars of today, these images tell the story of a fanbase whose devotion has only grown stronger.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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Lovers bicker back and forth in angelic proclamations.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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The latest fracas between bickering foes India and Pakistan has finally ended after a resolution was resolved following months of warring almost jeopardized the upcoming Champions Trophy.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This new trailer presented a better look at the gameplay, full of exciting and brutal melee combat against supernatural enemies.—
Jordan Minor,
PCMAG,
13 Feb. 2025
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Melee Weapons Perfect Block (all melee weapons): Adrenaline Surge stacks needed for maximum effect are decreased to 2 from 3.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The burgeoning dispute pits free speech protections against the FCC’s authority to ensure that public airwaves operate in the public interest.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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The push follows an ongoing contract dispute between Optimum's parent company, Altice USA, and MSG Networks, which has resulted in the loss of access to MSG sports programming for thousands of customers.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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This neighbor seems to keep complaining about noise but the noise is all around us!—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pickleball noise has become a national scourge, The New York Times reported in June.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The American Foreign Service Association and the American Federation of Government Employees fought the move on behalf of workers.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Companies like Weta, stunt coordinators and fight coordinators.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Brawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brawl. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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