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as in clash
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
throughout the week of the convention, police engaged in skirmishes with some of the demonstrators
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Recent Examples of skirmish
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Walker, in a 10-pitch skirmish, drew a walk.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
After a skirmish in Lexington the British forces faced a larger band of Minutemen in Concord.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
With no end to the larger skirmish in sight, fears persist that the shipment of medical supplies could remain at risk.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Our Land is a bracing film about the murder of Chuschagasta leader Javier Chocobar, whose community has been trying for years to exert its Indigenous land rights; he was killed in 2009 in a skirmish with three armed men trying to survey the area for mining efforts.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Walker, in a 10-pitch skirmish, drew a walk.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
After a skirmish in Lexington the British forces faced a larger band of Minutemen in Concord.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
With no end to the larger skirmish in sight, fears persist that the shipment of medical supplies could remain at risk.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirmish
Noun
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During the most classic hero’s journey of them all, Odysseus prepares assiduously for his encounter with the Sirens, tying himself to the mast long before he can be tempted.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Distracting encounters and tech notifications frustrate your progress under the Aquarius last quarter moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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What started as a simple explanation about unplugging on flights quickly turned into a comedic clash of generations when Sherry Cola’s choice of words left Harrison Ford out of the loop.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Despite a ceasefire between the pair, there have been clashes this week in the strait, with US forces carrying out air strikes on two empty Iranian oil tankers.—
Ellen Milligan,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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This game is the ultimate in brawling adventure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The weird thing is that Becerra does know how to brawl.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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On YouTube, prospecting influencers post videos of themselves fending off bears and spelunking down old mines.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Their minus-34 run differential is second worst, ahead of only the Phillies (minus-43), prompting the team to call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge and C/3B prospect Jesus Rodriguez.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The project is particularly acrimonious, drawing out geographical battles between north and south and thorny fights between officials who want to build the tunnel and environmentalists and Delta residents seeking to protect the local ecosystem and their way of life.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Without losing a man or a ship, Dewey’s squadron destroyed the Spanish fleet in the first American naval battle against a foreign power in almost five decades.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In January, the investigation was expanded to probe who sent screenshots of an internal email to reporter Paris Schutz, then with Fox 32 Chicago, according to the report.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed that internal affairs is probing the allegations against Segovia.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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But with a lot of hydration, proper nutrition, and Parks and Recreation rewatches in her down time, it’s made for an easy recovery routine for Rooney as the Frost fight to stay alive in the playoffs.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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The drive to pass a post-production tax credit bill in the California legislature received a boost Friday night when the California Post Alliance announced that the Television Academy has joined the fight.—
Jon Burlingame,
Variety,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The Tribune spent several days exploring these dying malls, talking to their visitors and walking back through time.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The cemetery, which stretches across 478 acres, is also a great place to go on walks, check out cherry blossoms in the springtime, and explore the Green-Wood Arboretum.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Skirmish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmish. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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