DOGFIGHTS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

dogfights

noun

plural of dogfight

as in rivalries

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 dogfights Its open world feels alive with bustling cities, dangerous deserts, and space dogfights. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 There’s also a four-player battle mode where players can team up as Star Fox or the evil Star Wolf team and engage in massive dogfights through space. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 June 2026 The aim is to produce crews capable of handling complex multi-domain battlespaces rather than isolated dogfights. — David Szondy may 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2026 Williams was given the military’s highest honor for courageously taking on seven Soviet MiG aircraft over Korea in 1952 and knocking four of them out of the sky in what is widely regarded as one of the longest and toughest aerial dogfights in the history of the Navy. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 While very rare, even visual-range dogfights tend to occur over a few miles. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026 Two games like this, dogfights to start the year and just closing it on defense, there’s no better feeling. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025 Following that incident, analysts wouldn’t rule out the possibility of Turkish-Israeli mock dogfights, not unlike the recurring Turkish-Greek ones over the Aegean Sea, occurring over Syria, especially if Israel and Turkey’s opposing policies in that country diverge even further. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 On top of dogfights and exploration, there are plenty of puzzles to solve and secrets to uncover. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025

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Because the Zoroastrian group in India has stood outside the principal religious rivalries between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, Lenny’s household initially offers an unaligned vantage on the city’s disintegration.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
The 'Stans want to maximize trade and stay out of geopolitical rivalries.

— Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of rivalries

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The organization, which is responsible for cleaning up the messes after superhero battles, has something that Jean wants locked inside a vault.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
Boxing enthusiasts eagerly await an explosive showdown as Lamont Roach (25-1-3, 10 KOs) battles William Zepeda (33-1, 27 KOs) for the vacant WBC lightweight championship.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of battles

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This systemic difference leads to vastly higher capitalization and ticket prices on Broadway, indicating that its financial struggles will continue without significant policy intervention and public funding.

— Katie North, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
As for his personal life, Eric has been open about his struggles with substance abuse.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Definition of struggles

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Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes on Syrian military facilities and periodic incursions into villages outside the buffer zone, which have sometimes led to violent confrontations with residents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Additional confrontations and standoffs also occurred in Sikkim.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Definition of confrontations

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The 20-year-old Venezuelan expertly controlled the ball with space to work, dribbled into the box, cut to his left and tucked it between Cleveland and the far post for his sixth MLS goal and 10th in all competitions this year.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
Quarterback competitions in several cities Tagovailoa and Penix will compete in Atlanta.

— Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of competitions

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Muse documents the prompts, approvals and models used across a production, while Copyright Guardian checks generated material for potential conflicts.

— Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Talking through everyday responsibilities and standards for shared spaces helps prevent many of the conflicts couples report in their first year of cohabiting.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

Definition of conflicts

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