scuffled; scuffling
ˈskə-f(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
b
: to struggle (as by working odd jobs) to get by
scuffle
noun
Examples of scuffle in a Sentence
Children scuffled on the playground.
Small creatures scuffled in the underbrush.
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The 49ers have all sorts of injuries and are scuffling to win every week.
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers' offense has scuffled in the last couple of games, putting more pressure on the pitching staff.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Entering their game against the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena, the Avs’ power play had been scuffling.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
The offense has scuffled, but the defense has been fantastic.
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers' offense has scuffled in the last couple of games, putting more pressure on the pitching staff.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Entering their game against the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena, the Avs’ power play had been scuffling.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
The offense has scuffled, but the defense has been fantastic.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scuffle
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“Scuffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuffle. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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