1
as in clash
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
they were thrown out of the party after starting a brawl
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as in altercation
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the student drama society's decision to put on the controversial play prompted a brawl at the school board meeting
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3
as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
we could hear the brawl of the river rapids ahead of us before we could actually see them
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
the Wilsons were always loudly brawling, and the neighbors were always shutting their windows
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Recent Examples of brawl
Louis Casiano , Brooke Curto, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The cleaner grabbed the suspect, sparking a brawl, with both men falling to the platform before the suspect got up and fled.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The threats have teeth, since House Republicans are brawling over spending levels and haven’t ironed out their differences, while Senate Republicans will need bipartisan support to avoid a filibuster in the upper chamber.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The brawl happened over line cutting at Crazy Animal City at Disneyland Park in Shanghai, China, local outlets reported.
—Louis Casiano , Brooke Curto, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The cleaner grabbed the suspect, sparking a brawl, with both men falling to the platform before the suspect got up and fled.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
Verb
Punk taped his fist and immediately brawled with Rollins.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The threats have teeth, since House Republicans are brawling over spending levels and haven’t ironed out their differences, while Senate Republicans will need bipartisan support to avoid a filibuster in the upper chamber.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2025
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This clash has had tangible repercussions: Tesla’s stock experienced a significant drop, erasing over $150 billion in market value, while Trump Media saw a decline of approximately $500 million.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Boys lacrosse In a wild Div. 4 round of 16 clash, host Littleton received a goal from Zach Milner with five seconds remaining to list the Tigers to a thrilling 13-12 victory over host Lynnfield.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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This wasn’t the first altercation to take place at one of Beyoncé’s recent shows.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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The jail altercation has since escalated into a wider conflict between the Sheriff’s Office and the Broward State Attorney’s Office.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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This was the first finals game in Indianapolis in 25 years, and the roar of the Hoosier faithful throughout the night was something to behold.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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The roar of the Thunderbirds filled the sky Saturday over Beale Air Force Base, long known for the more clandestine surveillance and recon missions of the U.S. Air Force.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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As the family begins bickering, Alice/Nicola excuses herself from the table.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Mileage will also vary for the bickering chemistry between stars John Krasinski and Natalie Portman, though deft supporting turns inject welcome flashes of unpredictability into this mostly paint-by-numbers affair.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Several Uruguayan players joined the melee, including Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez, which led to sanctions.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Kern Valley corrections officers resorted to blast grenades to quash the melee before finding Julian Mendez, 46, dead.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Phan was convicted of shooting up a high school graduation party after a dispute, killing an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Officials from the United States and China met in London to talk about a range of different disputes that are separating them.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Speaking their language with specific quantitative proof points can help B2B marketers rise above the noise and appeal directly to purchase decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Another order instructs the FAA to establish a standard for noise certification and lift a ban on overland supersonic flight.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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If there are a number of cautions on Sunday, don’t be surprised if some teams begin to fight mechanical gremlins.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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There are mysteries to be solved and fights to be fought, but most of all, there’s a lot of growing up to do.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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“Brawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brawl. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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