as in fighter
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
that boxer is quite famous for being the youngest heavyweight champion ever
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Recent Examples of boxer
Welsh boxer Joe Cordina was ruled out of a world title fight due to visa issues entering the United States.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Philadelphia has long embraced underdogs, from the fictional boxer Rocky Balboa to the city's passionate sports fans.
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Ross Dimattei,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Whitehead took the stage at around seven, rocking at the hips like a boxer readying himself to deliver a quick knockout.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Those who came included famous flyer Amelia Earhart and professional boxer Jack Dempsey.
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Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Philadelphia has long embraced underdogs, from the fictional boxer Rocky Balboa to the city's passionate sports fans.
—
Ross Dimattei,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Whitehead took the stage at around seven, rocking at the hips like a boxer readying himself to deliver a quick knockout.
—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Those who came included famous flyer Amelia Earhart and professional boxer Jack Dempsey.
—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxer
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Unfortunately, some of Ukraine’s military leaders—who were raised under Soviet doctrine—are doing just this, using available fighter aircraft as simply airborne artillery.
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Red wavelengths are typically marketed for anti-aging benefits, while blue is positioned as an acne fighter.
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The three-time Olympic gold medalist and New Balance athlete showcased metallic sandals with a caged strap aesthetic echoing gladiator shoes of Ancient Rome.
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Add ballet flats or gladiator sandals to complete the look.
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But Ford had stripped these two unpainted entries down to the chassis, like prizefighters shedding final pounds before weigh-in.
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The explosive jazz‑rock pianist – known for redefining piano performance with the physicality of a prizefighter and the swagger of a rock guitarist – is set to turn the DIA’s auditorium into something closer to a sonic combustion chamber.
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The Antonoff of the early Bleachers albums was pop’s pint-sized pugilist, muscling his way to the front of the pack.
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In terms of skippers, our Frank Selee might rightly be considered more philosopher than a pugilist.
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“Boxer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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