Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dueling
Verb
-
Then some classic fighting soldiers — not American Revolution battles but intergalactic — come blended into the metal music gyrations of the helmet-wearing band Galactic Empire.
-
As with fighting the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis, the urgency of the problem will likely only sink in when the need arises.
Verb
-
Critics also have challenged the report’s characterization of cases involving women, contending these were consensual affairs that were sinful but not abusive.
-
In the special, Arcuri tackles topics like marital pranks and urinal mind games while contending, on the more serious side, with his wife Katie Thurston’s cancer journey.
Verb
-
The festival presents a total immersion, from sharing space and moments with other festival-goers to battling mud and rain.
-
That's because the Ferraris and Mercedes were battling for pole, with the Ferraris up front and Charles Leclerc on conditional pole.
Verb
-
Maintaining fitness through practices like cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and adequate sleep is crucial for combating decision fatigue, managing stress, and sustaining peak performance over a long career.
-
On its extensive resume are tasks like soothing angry, overheated skin; combatting signs of photoaging courtesy of vitamin C; and preventing moisture loss by way of squalane (an emollient that permeates skin with hydration after salty water or unexpected beach breezes dry it out).
Verb
-
While struggling at home, Starmer has earned praise for his response to global conflicts, sometimes appearing more at home at international summits than when wrestling with the details of domestic policy.
-
After granting his request to aid his cause, Sharako insists that the uptight Lannister prove his worth by wrestling her in a mud pit.
Verb
-
Much of the West is grappling with similar conditions, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
-
Nearly two weeks after the Pride night controversy erupted after four pitchers wrote Bible verses on their rainbow hats, the team is still grappling with the fallout.
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Dueling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dueling. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
