as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the playful competition over who would get the new office turned into a real dogfight
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Recent Examples of dogfight
Operators can check the blind spot above their drone in a way that was impossible with earlier versions and will change dogfight tactics.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The increased speed will translate into greater payload capacity, as well as the ability to choose to intercept or run in a dogfight.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
In what should be another dogfight that isn't decided until the final minutes, give me the Knicks to grind out a road win that moves them one step closer to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
There are other distinctions between the recurring Greek-Turkish mock dogfights and any potential Israeli-Turkish ones.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The increased speed will translate into greater payload capacity, as well as the ability to choose to intercept or run in a dogfight.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
In what should be another dogfight that isn't decided until the final minutes, give me the Knicks to grind out a road win that moves them one step closer to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
There are other distinctions between the recurring Greek-Turkish mock dogfights and any potential Israeli-Turkish ones.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogfight
Noun
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There’s been a lot of change in college football in recent years, but rivalries still form the foundation of the sport for so many fans.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Adding an element of controversy to what’s been an unusually friendly title rivalry, Piastri even suggested that if McLaren thought the call was unfair, the team could ask him and Norris to swap places to cancel the effect of the penalty.—
James Ellingworth,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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Potter faces a battle to restore optimism among the fanbase.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Dorsey notably supported Kendrick Lamar during the high-profile rap battle between Kendrick and Drake last year, prompting fans to speculate that his apparent stance may have been influenced by Rooks’ connection to the Canadian rapper.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 July 2025
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Junk and Baltimore starter Trevor Rogers engaged in a pitchers’ duel into the seventh inning.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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What looked like a classic pitchers’ duel before the game took some twists and turns on Friday, with one ace looking rock-solid, but losing, and another ace struggling early, but winning.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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Their manager, Sarina Wiegman, has an extraordinary record in this competition, having won it with both the Netherlands and England.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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This year, Ryan Reynolds also got in on the action, starring in an ad that aired multiple times during the Nathan’s competition on ESPN2.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2025
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It is crewed by more than 30 people, including electronic warfare officers and intelligence operators, according to the Air Force.—
Ellie Cook
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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In World War II, amphibious aircraft were used for reconnaissance, search and rescue operations, and anti-submarine warfare.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Rivera fired his Taser at Feliz, then got into the car on the passenger’s side and threatened to shoot Rivera as a physical struggle ensued, according to body camera footage, as another officer attempted to yank Feliz out of the vehicle.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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Garcia then acknowledged the 15-time major winner's current health struggles.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The bomb hasn’t been used since, apart from test blasts, and after the Cold War ended in 1991, the risk of nuclear war mercifully declined.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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This figure has been steadily decreasing since the Ukraine war broke out in 2022, according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The incident is one of the latest in a growing series of confrontations with federal immigration officers.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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That ultimately led to a verbal confrontation between Morrow, 47, and Steve Raleigh.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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“Dogfight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogfight. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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