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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Noun

Gameplay shapes the relationships, rivalries and reputations within the Clans.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
This initiative aims to elevate horse racing's appeal to everyday sports fans by fostering rivalries and familiarity among top horses.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of rivalries

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Louder Than Fear, directed by Justin Krook and Michael Dwyer, documents the star’s journey to fame and his personal battles, including the aftermath of his 2008 private plane crash.

— Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
The eviction process was protracted and followed a series of complex legal battles led by residents of the encampment, who organized as a collective to advocate for their rights.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of battles

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Cherry went 74 minutes in Sunday’s loss to Racing Louisville, recording four defensive clearances and winning three of her four aerial duels as Angel City lost for the first time in four games.

— Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 31 July 2026
Physicality is an important aspect in winning such duels, but Stones’ timing is often impeccable in the crucial moments.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of duels

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And despite the confrontations, Kotzmacher said rally supporters received more positive feedback, privately.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of confrontations

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Outside of the tax world, one of the biggest stories focused on FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in a new company that would control the commercial operations of the World Cup and other major competitions.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The pivot came after widespread backlash and vows from all 55 members of UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations) to boycott future FIFA competitions if the plans went through.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of competitions

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History shows that presidents who intensify wars in pursuit of a way out, or to protect their own prestige or America’s reputation, descend a slippery slope.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Lawrence, whose campaign is centered on the economy, opposing AI data centers and keeping money at home instead of funding foreign wars, argues that the conventional wisdom about moderation being the key to electability is all wrong.

— Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of wars

Noun

Archer says the system can help controllers and flight crews detect emerging conflicts earlier, giving them more time to make informed decisions before safety risks develop.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Ted was genuinely out of his depth, the conflicts felt earned, and the show still had to persuade audiences that its relentless optimism wasn’t naïve.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

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