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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
Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
While the skirmish was going on, Tre White had to be held back by KU assistant Tony Bland, and White did not seem pleased as the two exchanged some words.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
What happened Pakistan’s military Sunday escalated days of violent skirmishes with Afghanistan by launching airstrikes on Bagram Air Base, according to Afghan officials.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
Although the game was a friendly, things got chippy as the first half wore on resulted in a brief skirmish in the 20th minute.
—Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The hearing marked an early legal skirmish in a sprawling corruption case that has spread across the East Bay.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
While the skirmish was going on, Tre White had to be held back by KU assistant Tony Bland, and White did not seem pleased as the two exchanged some words.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
What happened Pakistan’s military Sunday escalated days of violent skirmishes with Afghanistan by launching airstrikes on Bagram Air Base, according to Afghan officials.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
Although the game was a friendly, things got chippy as the first half wore on resulted in a brief skirmish in the 20th minute.
—Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirmish
Noun
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Greg Hardesty, a longtime trail runner who frequently runs in the foothills of Orange County, said encounters with snakes are a regular part of trail running in the area.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The cross-border clashes, which erupted late last month, have shown no signs of abating despite efforts by China and Turkey to broker a ceasefire.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Defense was absent from the Nuggets’ game plan early in this clash, though, and Murray Supreme was nowhere to be seen.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Weaving’s nickname of Sam even inspired the character’s name, so the notion of them brawling in Ready or Not 2 could’ve been some meta fun.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Workers in stores next to the 7-Eleven said arguments and fights were common at and around the convenience store — particularly among a few local homeless men who brawl over who gets to open the door for customers.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Royals prospect Dennis Colleran has generated attention due his electric fastball and big leg kick.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, the Avalanche landed him for a 2028 first-round pick, a 2027 second-round pick, Victor Olofsson and prospect Max Curran.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The war inside The game was ultimately decided by the battle inside the paint as TCU’s frontline of Punch and junior center Xavier Edmonds scrapped and clawed with Kansas’ talented big men Flory Bidunga and Bryson Tiller.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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He was involved in multiple relegation battles and believes having the right mindset is key.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The footage and purchase details offer a new window into the potential planning for the attack as investigators probe possible motives and the relationship between Balat and Kayumi.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Thune was also asked if the public would benefit from an open session with members probing administration officials.—
Ted Barrett,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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But in this fight, the Americans are the only ones who use Tomahawks, and the evidence is pointing toward that specific missile.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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In one episode, the crew of the Red Dwarf visits an Earth on which time moves backwards, culminating in a slapstick reverse Wild West-style bar fight that sees teeth reappear in mouths, windows reassemble, and chairs unbreak over heads.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Together, these discoveries suggested that NGC 6302 might be an ideal natural laboratory for exploring the chemical pathways that occur as stars reach the end of their lives.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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