as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
a duel for the title of captain of the team
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Recent Examples of duel
Katie Rife, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The band close with their equally-traditional climax, the finale of the Abbey Road suite — complete with show-stopping three-way guitar duel.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
The memorandum comes as DeSantis tries to reassert his role in immigration enforcement amid a fierce back-and-forth with the Florida Legislature over dueling immigration bills that both aim to help President Donald Trump’s efforts to identify and deport immigrants who are in the country illegally.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Younger audiences have fond memories of Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi and the pod racing sequences — not to mention that awesome duel between Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The band close with their equally-traditional climax, the finale of the Abbey Road suite — complete with show-stopping three-way guitar duel.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Kevin Hassett Ashley Stringer | CNBC The dueling narratives come amid escalating legal battles over access to the Treasury Department’s highly sensitive payment systems, which members of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team have sought and been granted.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
The memorandum comes as DeSantis tries to reassert his role in immigration enforcement amid a fierce back-and-forth with the Florida Legislature over dueling immigration bills that both aim to help President Donald Trump’s efforts to identify and deport immigrants who are in the country illegally.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duel
Noun
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The rivalry between the two legends, both on and off the course, is well known.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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After the goalless draw in one of soccer’s fiercest rivalries, the Portuguese manager was yet again outspoken in his press conference.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For haircare on the move, Hair Syrup’s range of treatment pre-wash hair oils blend all-natural ingredients to combat dryness and damage.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The cuts have focused on people who were not only combating false content online but also working on broader safeguards to protect elections from cyberattacks or other attempts to disrupt voting systems.—
Steven Lee Myers,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The biggest victories in the inflation battle already have occurred, Hoyt said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The ongoing legal battles over Trump's executive orders are expected to continue, with further court challenges and appeals likely.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Since its establishment in 1992, The Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised over $600 million to support more than 3,100 projects in 95 countries, working to increase healthcare access and fight LGBTQ+ stigma.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The trailer above, which dropped on Wednesday, introduces you to the new couples fighting to see if their love can withstand temptation and drama, but there’s a catch.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Considering UConn’s struggles shooting from long range in its losses, the importance of its best 3-point shooter can’t be overstated, especially when Fudd can add drives and pull-up midrangers when defenses chase her off the line.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The rampant bird flu's effect on egg prices, her own gout struggle and microplastics.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Miami would be foolish to hold onto him as the team still looks to be multiple years away from contending for a postseason berth.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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President Trump and his chief cost-cutter, Elon Musk, contend the aid and development work is wasteful and furthers a liberal agenda.—
Ellen Knickmeyer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sunday’s performance will kick off with Anthony, and will be followed by a set from Venezuelan comedian George Harris, the song competition, and Bacilos as the grand finale.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2025
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Tune in on Sunday to see which team will get the victory in this 2025 ICC Champions Trophy competition.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her fights are not just physical confrontations but manifestations of the battles within her.—
Kevin Cassidy,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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The gunman later died after a confrontation and shootout with police.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Duel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duel. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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