: a sport or contest in which two unarmed individuals struggle hand to hand with each attempting to subdue or unbalance the other
Examples of wrestling in a Sentence
My favorite sport is wrestling.
He was on the wrestling team in high school.
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Elayna Black started pro wrestling as a teenager in Chicago.
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James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Pro wrestling star Vinny Pacifico is taking the challenge head on.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
In February, an exposure at a state high school wrestling championship sparked at least 46 cases among attendees.
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Devi Shastri,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
According to the Japanese athletic brand, the new low-profile sneaker reimagines the streamlined wrestling silhouette with elements of the dance shoe.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
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James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Pro wrestling star Vinny Pacifico is taking the challenge head on.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
In February, an exposure at a state high school wrestling championship sparked at least 46 cases among attendees.
—
Devi Shastri,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
According to the Japanese athletic brand, the new low-profile sneaker reimagines the streamlined wrestling silhouette with elements of the dance shoe.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wrestling
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“Wrestling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrestling. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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wrestling
noun
wres·tling
ˈres-liŋ 
: the sport in which two contestants wrestle each other
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