as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
the two players got into a scrimmage off the court and got suspended
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Recent Examples of scrimmage
In a preseason practice, Butler dominated the Timberwolves starters in a scrimmage with the bench players before sitting down with a reporter to talk about his future with the franchise.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Another concern with the play is injury potential for all players at the line of the scrimmage.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Keys, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound cornerback from Fletcher High in Neptune Beach, committed to the Knights on Saturday following the team’s first scrimmage of spring camp.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
Should Americans have more disposable income, or should every taxpayer have flesh in the scrimmage?
Garner the Grammarian
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Bryan A. Garner
There are stages to most language deaths, the vanishings normally occurring quite gradually.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Another concern with the play is injury potential for all players at the line of the scrimmage.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Keys, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound cornerback from Fletcher High in Neptune Beach, committed to the Knights on Saturday following the team’s first scrimmage of spring camp.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
Should Americans have more disposable income, or should every taxpayer have flesh in the scrimmage?
Garner the Grammarian
Saving Endangered Languages
Bryan A. Garner
There are stages to most language deaths, the vanishings normally occurring quite gradually.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimmage
Noun
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However the trade saga develops from here, the first skirmishes in a trade war, a dreaded relic of the Great Depression, have begun in the 21st century.—
Jeff Sommer,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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After all, listening is a great tool for influencing people, navigating conflict, and soothing relationship skirmishes.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This square can spark clashes between the need for stability (Taurus) and the desire for bold self-expression (Leo).—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With nearly 8 million Venezuelans displaced—the second-largest migration globally and the largest ever within South America—the film captures rising tensions, cultural clashes, and radicalization in Chile’s border communities.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rather, Awuah-Darko wants his story to reach people, whether through Instagram or this article, who feel alone in their battles, even if that comes with backlash.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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For Episode 15 of the current 17th season that aired on April 11, 2025, the eliminated queens were spotlighted by returning to battle for a $50,000 prize in a series of emotional and high-energy lip syncs, as was the popular Korean drinking game that Rosé and Mars sing about in their duet.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The 27-year-old’s striking was on point throughout the fight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Amid a protracted fight over the future of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, the Missouri Senate on Monday passed legislation that could attract one of the teams to the Northland.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimmage. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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