as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the playful competition over who would get the new office turned into a real dogfight
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Recent Examples of dogfight
Back in the day, George Lucas famously used World War II dogfight footage for creating aerial scenes.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
What is clear, however, is that Google’s latest Samsung-busting trade-in deal, and Apple’s brief trade-in promotion, shows that major smartphone manufacturers are in a discount dogfight.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The Battle of Endor and death of Vader As the Imperial Fleet and the Rebellion dogfight in space, and Han, Leia, and Chewie battle Empire forces on the ground, Luke and Vader duel on Death Star II.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 May 2025
Four days of fighting was marked by an extensive air battle, one of the largest dogfights since World War II, before the two nuclear rivals reached a ceasefire agreement following U.S. diplomatic efforts.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
What is clear, however, is that Google’s latest Samsung-busting trade-in deal, and Apple’s brief trade-in promotion, shows that major smartphone manufacturers are in a discount dogfight.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The Battle of Endor and death of Vader As the Imperial Fleet and the Rebellion dogfight in space, and Han, Leia, and Chewie battle Empire forces on the ground, Luke and Vader duel on Death Star II.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 May 2025
Four days of fighting was marked by an extensive air battle, one of the largest dogfights since World War II, before the two nuclear rivals reached a ceasefire agreement following U.S. diplomatic efforts.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogfight
Noun
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Ashcroft had been governor just before him, and the two were rumored to have a rivalry.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Clubs have built the foundation by nurturing talent and rivalries, but every global sport is also powered by national pride.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Their legal battle was resolved earlier this summer, with the ACC agreeing to a new split of multimedia revenue based partly on football and men’s basketball viewership.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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With no more elections in his future, President Donald Trump has begun to look past the Xs and Os of his daily battles to the grade on his final report card.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Aug. 2025
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Every tackle, turnover, pressure, victorious duel, dribble and away error was roared on in an evening which could only reassure the Leeds faithful.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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During the panel, Christensen looked back on the duo's most iconic face-off, the duel on Mustafar from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Rival models such as Ford's F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet's Silverado EV generally offer lower entry prices on certain trims, fueling competition as Cybertruck prices climb.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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In July, the senior outside hitter then won a gold medal at an international competition in Brazil.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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In service of that goal, the government has abandoned due process in favor of media warfare, preemptive declarations of guilt and freezes on billions in critical federal funding.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
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His arrest, and the circumstances around it, have thrust the organization into a period of bloody warfare between rival factions.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Despite the immense potential and executive enthusiasm, many organizations grapple with implementation hurdles, with one study indicating that 74% struggle to scale AI initiatives effectively to capture value.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Instead, researchers warn, the real crisis has shifted downward to teenagers and young adults, a demographic whose mental health struggles could have lasting consequences for society.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Both wars for territory and the destabilization of neighbors swiftly destroy wealth.—
S. C. M. Paine,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Nevertheless, history demonstrates that gold has consistently maintained purchasing power during significant upheavals – wars, recessions, inflation surges, and currency crises.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Medvedev has been removed from a possible fourth-round confrontation, so the path is lighting up for a player who has won 41 of his last 43 matches.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In addition to gang recruitment, children are being forced into combat roles, directly participating in armed confrontations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Dogfight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogfight. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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