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
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
His life was cut short in his mid-40s in a gun duel with longtime political rival Aaron Burr, but his legacy is remembered today thanks to the efforts of his widow, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 May 2025
But that didn't stem the fallout, which included multiple lawsuits, dueling documentaries and criminal charges.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Ritchie made that lead hold up in a pitcher’s duel with St. Charles East’s Nathan Moline before the North Stars tacked on two insurance runs in the sixth.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
His life was cut short in his mid-40s in a gun duel with longtime political rival Aaron Burr, but his legacy is remembered today thanks to the efforts of his widow, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025
Verb
Since then, the two have been engaged in a back-and-forth of accusations and dueling lawsuits.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 May 2025
But that didn't stem the fallout, which included multiple lawsuits, dueling documentaries and criminal charges.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duel
Noun
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This is a space that is ripe for standardization, the entry of new players in the market, and more vendor rivalries and drama.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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At times, the rivalry between the players has become the biggest topic of discussion in sports and eclipsed the athletic world, raising issues of race and gender equality.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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These searches are rare, highly regulated, and have been used in identifying and combating serious crimes, including terrorism, smuggling, human trafficking, and visa fraud.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Adding sensible ball-carrying would really help City combat the physical nature of the Premier League.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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As a 60-person battle royale, matches can be extremely long and, in tournament play, repeat over and over for hours until a winning team can be crowned.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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One scene sure to be an audience favorite has David and his antagonist facing off on either side of the glass wall in a recording studio, sparking a hilarious impromptu rap battle of sorts.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The current plan would lift the SALT cap from $10,000 to $30,000, but a handful of blue-state Republicans have been fighting to raise the cap higher.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Moving to Italy was a big jump and then moving here was another big jump: from Serie B to a big club that fights in European competition.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Barry Keoghan is sharing something deeply personal about his struggle with sobriety.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But that progress on paper does not mean the struggle is over.—
Danaya Wilson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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In Piranha Plant Nap Mishap there are multiple alarm clocks with which to contend.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde Saturday after the team’s slow start to the 2025 season after contending for the American League East title last season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The event is the world's biggest music competition, watched by more than 160 million people across the world.—
John Revill,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Evenings bring the magic of Highlander’s signature programs—think talent shows, campfires, and spirited cabin competitions.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Noun
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After the tense confrontation, the expecting mom went on to refer to the villain arc fans observed from Engemann during season 2 of the hit show.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Manuel Vega Lopez, 51, died of gunshot wounds following a confrontation outside a Gilbert home shortly before 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, police said in a news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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“Duel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duel. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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