as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
the two players got into a scrimmage off the court and got suspended
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Recent Examples of scrimmage
In a preseason practice, Butler dominated the Timberwolves starters in a scrimmage with the bench players before sitting down with a reporter to talk about his future with the franchise.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Another concern with the play is injury potential for all players at the line of the scrimmage.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Keys, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound cornerback from Fletcher High in Neptune Beach, committed to the Knights on Saturday following the team’s first scrimmage of spring camp.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
Should Americans have more disposable income, or should every taxpayer have flesh in the scrimmage?
Garner the Grammarian
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Bryan A. Garner
There are stages to most language deaths, the vanishings normally occurring quite gradually.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Another concern with the play is injury potential for all players at the line of the scrimmage.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Keys, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound cornerback from Fletcher High in Neptune Beach, committed to the Knights on Saturday following the team’s first scrimmage of spring camp.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
Should Americans have more disposable income, or should every taxpayer have flesh in the scrimmage?
Garner the Grammarian
Saving Endangered Languages
Bryan A. Garner
There are stages to most language deaths, the vanishings normally occurring quite gradually.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimmage
Noun
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The Holy Roman Empire army did eventually move on from the camp, engaging in several skirmishes with the Swedish army stationed nearby.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Today’s group readies to replay the opening battle skirmish, practicing to get their roles down for the upcoming anniversary celebration.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
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This square can spark clashes between the need for stability (Taurus) and the desire for bold self-expression (Leo).—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With nearly 8 million Venezuelans displaced—the second-largest migration globally and the largest ever within South America—the film captures rising tensions, cultural clashes, and radicalization in Chile’s border communities.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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In short, Saturday's clash will bring to a head a battle between two families, two fighters caught in a war started by their fathers, and Eubank won't even have his by his side as they are still estranged.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration is also embroiled in a contentious legal battle regarding deportation involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The 27-year-old’s striking was on point throughout the fight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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According to Fox 4 News, Anthony, who is Black, is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, who was white during a fight at Kuykendall Stadium.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimmage. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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