as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
a duel for the title of captain of the team
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Recent Examples of duel
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
The show is partially set before the events of Revenge of the Sith, which ends with Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader after being severely injured in a lightsaber duel with Obi-Wan.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2025
Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
What to know about Blue Origin after celebrity spaceflight NASA's Perseverance rover captures 'fiendish' dueling dust devils on Mars: See video
What causes the Lyrid meteors?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
On the seventh pitch of their duel, McCaughan, who pitched the final two innings of Thursday’s game, caught Altuve looking, giving him a rare, undesirable platinum sombrero.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
The show is partially set before the events of Revenge of the Sith, which ends with Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader after being severely injured in a lightsaber duel with Obi-Wan.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
The ads reflect dueling themes in the race: affordability and public safety.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
What to know about Blue Origin after celebrity spaceflight NASA's Perseverance rover captures 'fiendish' dueling dust devils on Mars: See video
What causes the Lyrid meteors?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duel
Noun
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Orlando City and Atlanta United will meet on Saturday in a fierce rivalry MLS matchup, a game soccer fans in the U.S. won't want to miss.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Her Wings jersey is already generating significant sales, suggesting the potential for an ongoing rivalry with Clark not just on the court but in the merchandise marketplace as well.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On his ninth day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to combat antisemitism.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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This product is designed to help combat the signs of aging and promote smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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In short, Saturday's clash will bring to a head a battle between two families, two fighters caught in a war started by their fathers, and Eubank won't even have his by his side as they are still estranged.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration is also embroiled in a contentious legal battle regarding deportation involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the final season of the Emmy-winning drama series, June will fight to take down Gilead with Luke and Moira joining the resistance, per Hulu.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Garry snapped Prates’ win streak and that of the dominant Fighting Nerds fight camp with a masterful game plan and nearly impeccable execution.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Tower is not always an omen of hardship and struggle.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Since then Hutchinson has maintained that the murders were committed by two home invaders and that the family was killed in a struggle.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The conservative wing contended that the Holy See’s sovereignty means that Vatican departments are the equivalent of the ministries of any other country—meaning there should be a degree of confidentiality in preparing their budgets.—
Gerald Posner,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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House Republicans who have been pressed about their position have contended, despite a contrary view from experts, that the Trump cuts can be executed without taking services from Medicaid recipients.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The next generation of engineers, programmers and innovators is competing in robotics competitions today.—
Dan Mantz,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Most importantly, this competition is not ideological.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The confrontation between Antetokounmpo and Haliburton’s dad overshadowed what was a thrilling game on Tuesday.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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The confrontation occurred near North Waziristan, a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, along the volatile Afghan border.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Duel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duel. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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