skirmish (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirmish (with)
Verb
  • In 2017, the administration fought hard and communicated clearly.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • While there is no vaccine to prevent the common cold nor a specific medicine to cure it, there are ways to manage your symptoms while your body fights the illness.
    Lauren Schlanger, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In the short distance category, 2000-meter world record holder and 1500-meter Olympic silver medalist Jessica Hull will battle 800-meter world champion Mary Moraa and 1500-meter American record holder Nikki Hiltz.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • In the sequel, Cruise’s Maverick confides in Iceman, who is battling a terminal disease, about whether to send his protégé Rooster (Miles Teller) on a potentially fatal mission.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • To address this, companies should foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge-sharing, ensuring that both teams work together to combat climate corruption.
    Oludolapo Makinde, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • This lip mask is super hydrating — key to combat dry airplane cabin air — and luxurious feeling.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Skirmish (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmish%20%28with%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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