brawls 1 of 2

plural of brawl
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brawls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of brawl

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of brawls
Noun
Big-market brawls between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees now happen yearly. Evan Drellich, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 The curfew came following brawls with police, a racist threat and gunfire that led to a riot in the heart of Milwaukee's Black neighborhood on the city's north side. Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Seattle Seahawks pratice erupted into many brawls. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brawls
Noun
  • As the moon clashes with Venus, you’ve been left out of the group chat’s plans.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The issue has become increasingly important following a surge in sectarian clashes in recent months that left hundreds of civilians from Syria’s Alawite and Druze communities dead, many reportedly at the hands of fighters aligned with pro-government forces.
    Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hubert Mazur, Ray Collins and Jocelyne Robledo were also detained at the protests after engaging in physical altercations with federal officers, according to the court documents.
    Mason Leath, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Across Jefferson County Public Schools, the ban is being credited for an uptick in library books being checked out, an increase in student participation and a decrease in altercations.
    Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dreamegg Sound Machine If hotel noises, traffic rumbles, or total silence keeps you from getting sleep, this compact sound machine may become your best travel companion.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
  • If your dog is afraid of loud noises, like fireworks or thunder, try not to leave them alone during those events.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Hartnett is in Canada filming an untitled project for Netflix, which focuses on a fisherman who fights to protect his family and community when a sea creature begins to threaten his town.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The long-running lawsuit from Serna’s family, first filed in 2020, is just one example of how the county needlessly fights and prolongs litigation, said civil rights lawyer Danielle Pena, who has sued the county over other jail deaths.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • King Charles' younger son initiated the litigation in October 2019, signaling a shift in his approach to the British press — a stark departure from the royal family’s historic restraint regarding media disputes.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The lawsuit follows a series of high-profile disputes over how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its subagency FEMA distribute homeland security grants.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The former Argentina national team midfielder hopes that the roars of the crowd can carry over to the games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium next summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
  • For decades, the mighty roars of dinosaurs have thundered through movies, TV shows, and filled the imaginations of children and adults alike.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These issues are not unique to the WNBA, as its affiliate league, the NBA, has weathered refereeing controversies and skirmishes over player pay for years.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
  • All these years later, Corigliano’s symphony has outlasted those skirmishes and emerged sounding fresh and exciting and powerful.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Brawls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brawls. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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