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as in clash
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
throughout the week of the convention, police engaged in skirmishes with some of the demonstrators
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Recent Examples of skirmish
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
And while his 11 years with the Yankees were often marked with verbal skirmishes with George Steinbrenner, in 1982 the Boss showed his respect for Nettles’ baseball acumen and quiet clubhouse leadership to name him the first Yankee captain since Thurman Munson’s death in 1979.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Not every company holds an annual food skirmish like OGC — but designing rituals with intentionality can strengthen your corporate soul.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
At least four videos appear to contradict the administration’s account that Pretti was holding a weapon during the skirmish leading up to his death.
—Karen Cortes, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Swayman went down to one knee and the referees broke up the skirmish.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
And while his 11 years with the Yankees were often marked with verbal skirmishes with George Steinbrenner, in 1982 the Boss showed his respect for Nettles’ baseball acumen and quiet clubhouse leadership to name him the first Yankee captain since Thurman Munson’s death in 1979.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Not every company holds an annual food skirmish like OGC — but designing rituals with intentionality can strengthen your corporate soul.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
At least four videos appear to contradict the administration’s account that Pretti was holding a weapon during the skirmish leading up to his death.
—Karen Cortes, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skirmish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirmish
Noun
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Both had been working as DoorDash delivery drivers at night in an attempt to avoid encounters with federal agents, their attorneys said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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At 2,624 feet, this encounter was very close indeed in terms of air combat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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What then focused his mind was the clash within the United States—and by extension the rest of the West.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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The immigration crackdown has featured a cycle of escalation in which armed officers are met by angry protesters, leading to dramatic clashes.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rose then brawled with another user who accused the ambassador of interfering in Polish politics.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the man brawls with his in-laws, the boy is caught between two worlds, of male rage and female subjection.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s also Jasson Domínguez, currently projected to be the fourth outfielder with the team still exploring the addition of a right-handed hitter, and prospect Spencer Jones.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kings acquire Artemi Panarin The Kings acquired high-scoring left wing Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers on Wednesday for a conditional third-round draft pick and prospect Liam Greentree.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The star of the cache was a near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet, or carnyx — used to blare eerie sounds in battle and rally troops against the enemy.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alain Hamel is credited with catching the giant flatfish, which was pulled through the ice after a two-and-a-half hour battle.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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By then, investigators had checked Guthrie’s flat, whitewashed roof and probed her septic tank with a long pole.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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This allows scientists to probe atomic vibrations with sub-nanometer resolution, reaching the Ångström scale, about one ten-billionth of a meter.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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How much were you involved in choreographing the fight scenes?—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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My record is one of an effective lawmaker who never backs down from a fight.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Of the other options, Bone Fire takes grilling to another level with unique preparations of excellent cuts of meat and fresh fish, while Marea, which serves lunch and dinner, explores the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Missouri - Travelers can cross the historic Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi River and explore underground cages.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Skirmish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmish. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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