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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 While the film itself has remained a classic for its aerial dogfights and high-octane drama, one enduring legacy of the franchise, subtler in its approach but no less impactful, can be found in its wardrobe. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 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 On top of dogfights and exploration, there are plenty of puzzles to solve and secrets to uncover. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogfights
  1. rivalries
  2. battles
  3. duels
  4. struggles
  5. confrontations
  6. competitions
  7. wars
  8. conflicts
Noun
  • The idea is to hold recurring shows where audiences can become invested in individual wrestlers, rivalries and stories rather than encountering lucha only at an occasional cultural festival.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But over the years, Bird of the Year has also become known for its fiercely competitive campaigns, tongue-in-cheek rivalries and occasional controversy.
    — Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of rivalries
Noun
  • Brooklyn Heights has similar battles regarding the promenade.
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Trusts are designed to keep wealth out the public eye, and inheritance battles usually happen behind closed doors.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of battles
Noun
  • In defence, his lack of physicality is becoming more glaring in a Premier League that is leaning more heavily than ever into duels, second balls and set pieces.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The noodles, the cheese, the topping, the consistency—duels have been fought over less.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of duels
Noun
  • Based in Malibu and described as an avid surfer and skater, Gerber had opened up about his mental health struggles and drug use in recent years.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer has compared the struggles his sister once faced with the media to issues being dealt with today by his nephew Prince Harry and Harry’s wife Meghan Markle.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of struggles
Noun
  • There are examples of ticket holders being ejected from games for confrontations with players.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Videos of the confrontations got hundreds of thousands of views on social media, a burst of attention for a conservative youth organization that is charting its next chapter after last year’s fatal shooting of its leader Charlie Kirk.
    — Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of confrontations
Noun
  • Khan spent time with UCLA’s own dance team and traveled to North Carolina to observe competitions in preparation.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Sure, there will be stein-hoisting and brat-tossing competitions.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • The recent wars, trade friction, and disasters have produced such frequent shocks that they are no longer seen as one-off events but a sign of a less stable world.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But the lack of consistent guidelines has led to unsustainable bidding wars between schools offering seven-figure salaries.
    — The Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of wars
Noun
  • America is at a critical crossroads for the type of future in store beyond issues of affordability, groceries and gas prices due to global conflicts.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This can make the movie frustrating for those seeking something more explosive, because the conflicts in What Remains mostly happen on the inside.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of conflicts

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“Dogfights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogfights. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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