Thesaurus results for DUELLING

dueling

verb

variants or duelling

present participle of duel

as in fighting

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There’s such a funny contrast between the peaceful idea of gardening and the absolute chaos of fighting your friends.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
The formula helps reduce the risk of damage with a conditioning and strengthening blend of sunflower seed oil, hydrolyzed rice protein, and glycerin, which are also all heroes at fighting color-fading and dryness.

— Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of fighting

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In the eyes of Lakers coach JJ Redick, each game the Lakers (5-2) play is a step in a process aimed at becoming a championship-contending team.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
If the Big Ten was resting their hopes on Ohio State being able to put together an offense capable of contending for a national championship, then Saturday night's 30-18 loss to USC was a reality check on the current situation.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of contending

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Sundfør was also drawn to Julian’s ideas through a close friend who converted to Catholicism while battling cancer, and with whom Sundfør read religious texts, including Julian’s Revelations.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Fewer Americans than ever think that their representative in Congress deserves to be reelected ahead of a midterm election, according to new Gallup polling, a warning sign for incumbents from both parties battling for their seats next week.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of battling

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Batman’s nemesis is a billionaire with his own personal island for committing atrocities; Superman is traveling the world combating corporate abuse of laborers; this year’s new addition, Green Arrow, flat-out hunts CEOs.

— Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
The League of Conservation Voters, a nonprofit dedicated to environmentalism and combating climate change, is raising its spending total to $110 million this year through its affiliated groups.

— Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of combating

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Brittin is grappling with a financial crisis that is precipitating some of the most painful cuts in the BBC’s history.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026
Widespread summer heatwaves across Europe in 2026 also dampened chocolate consumption, leaving the broader industry grappling with sluggish volume growth.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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