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
Plus Matt gives his thoughts on Arkansas' weekend baseball scrimmages at Baum-Walker Stadium.
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Anthony Kristensen, arkansasonline.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The result — final scores crept into the 200s during what were essentially listless scrimmages (last year's final tally was 211-186).
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The Earthquakes and Bay FC join 13 other Major League Soccer clubs and six clubs from the National Women’s Soccer League at the Empire Polo Club for early scrimmages.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
In line for a starting role in 2023, Boone tore his ACL during a celebration at the Gators’ first scrimmage in fall camp.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Kristensen, arkansasonline.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The result — final scores crept into the 200s during what were essentially listless scrimmages (last year's final tally was 211-186).
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The Earthquakes and Bay FC join 13 other Major League Soccer clubs and six clubs from the National Women’s Soccer League at the Empire Polo Club for early scrimmages.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
In line for a starting role in 2023, Boone tore his ACL during a celebration at the Gators’ first scrimmage in fall camp.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimmage
Noun
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Musk’s latest statement marks yet another escalation in the ongoing skirmish.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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As per an incident report obtained by the Miami Herald, multiple guests eventually joined in the skirmish at Manor Complex entertainment complex in Wilton Manors in the early hours of Jan. 26.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Social Security official resigns after clash with Musk's DOGE.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Acting head of Social Security abruptly steps down after clash with DOGE over data.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The movie, aka Episode III, takes place years after the onset of the Clone Wars, when the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even if the odds of us winning the title are now vanishingly small, giving up now could put us at risk of getting dragged into a top 4 battle.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Their responses indicate a lengthy fight to come over the budget resolution.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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His childhood was turbulent—his parents' frequent fights sometimes turned physical, with his father directing his frustrations at young Gene.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimmage. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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