as in fighter
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
that boxer is quite famous for being the youngest heavyweight champion ever
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Recent Examples of boxer
On this day in 1967 at the height of the Vietnam War, boxer Muhammad Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army as a conscientious objector, citing religious reasons.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
The difference here is that the players are picking up £400 a game rather than paying subscriptions to participate, Sky Sports is broadcasting all the matches live, and KSI, the YouTuber turned boxer, is running the show as the British league’s president.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
With intention, Rashid Johnson visited the boxer’s grave in 2006 and photographed himself slumped upon its tombstone.
—Yinka Elujoba, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
On Saturday, Padley stepped into the ring for his first fight as a full-time boxer, matching up against Marko Cvetanovic.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
The difference here is that the players are picking up £400 a game rather than paying subscriptions to participate, Sky Sports is broadcasting all the matches live, and KSI, the YouTuber turned boxer, is running the show as the British league’s president.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
With intention, Rashid Johnson visited the boxer’s grave in 2006 and photographed himself slumped upon its tombstone.
—Yinka Elujoba, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
On Saturday, Padley stepped into the ring for his first fight as a full-time boxer, matching up against Marko Cvetanovic.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxer
Noun
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O'Connor was undefeated in her boxing matches since turning pro in 2021, and won several high-ranking titles, including a bronze medal at the 2018 Youth World Championships as an amateur fighter.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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He had been sent to the United States to make sure that Israel had access to advanced fighters in the event of war with surrounding Arab countries.—
Adam Goldman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Situated directly below the Main Stand, players can hear everything happening above, like gladiators waiting to enter the coliseum.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The gladiator lived during the 3rd century A.D. and was between 26 and 35 years old at the time of his death.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 May 2025
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In the next scene, the boy is no longer dressed like a prizefighter, but in street clothes with a teddy bear sticking out of his backpack, embracing his parents.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Buffalo this year was the prizefighter dropping his gloves, sticking out his chin and daring any of three opponents to land a haymaker.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Bernthal, with his handsome pugilist’s profile, plays Braxton’s emotions explosively close to the surface.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Eriksen can be a skilled on-ball creator but is more poet than pugilist when competing for loose balls.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Boxer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxer. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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