Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dueled
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The fire is fought by four engines, one water tender, two dozers and two hand crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025 -
After the hit, defenseman Braden Hache, who split time between Barracuda of the AHL and Wichita of the ECHL last season, stepped in and fought Francis.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Working-class designers have battled systemic barriers for years — but a shift may finally be underway.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, this was only the fifth time in Champions League history that two sides battled each other to a 4-4 draw.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Despite critics who argue that AI progress is slowing, Amodei contended that development will continue at a similar pace.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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The source contended that the network was not swayed by outside pressure.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Long before the creation of DEI departments formally driving pedagogy in public schools, the ADL had proudly hailed itself as an organization that combatted antisemitism and other forms of bigotry.—
Sahar Mustafah
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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He is better known as Fray Tormenta, the orphanage-sponsoring priest who wrestled after dark, and whose life became the backstory for the movie’s titular character.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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So, the Eagles switched to the outside and wrestled for results.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The order, part of a series targeting law firms Trump has tussled with, cited Susman Godfrey’s work on elections and said the government would not do business with any of its clients or permit any of its staff in federal buildings.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Fortune,
18 Aug. 2025
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These supplies, though not as fancy as the latest kicks, the coolest backpack or the phones kids now have to be tussled with to put away in order to focus, are essentials in creating a learning environment where children can thrive.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Globes have grappled with how to do justice to these two awards on a show that is already packed with prizes for both film and television.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many regions grappled with a dearth of water in 2024, the planet’s hottest year on record.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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In Montpellier, in the southwest, police scuffled with protesters who had set up a barricade to block traffic at a roundabout.—
Stephane Mahe,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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That new-look unit scuffled on Sunday, surrendering four sacks and nine quarterback hits while struggling to clear rushing lanes.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Dueled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dueled. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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