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Recent Examples of fistfight
Garcia left the Family Express, but then soon returned and a fistfight began with the man, who was arguing with Garcia’s relative.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The Times reviewed video of one incident that showed a fistfight between two youths that lasted 20 seconds.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Sources said Bygrave started arguing with his killer and had gotten into a fistfight with the suspect before the gunman pulled out a weapon and fired two shots.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Ebony Shyteria Harper, a 31-year-old standing just 4-foot-11, is trading her airplane seat for a jail cell after a disagreement turned into a fistfight at 30,000 feet.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The Times reviewed video of one incident that showed a fistfight between two youths that lasted 20 seconds.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Sources said Bygrave started arguing with his killer and had gotten into a fistfight with the suspect before the gunman pulled out a weapon and fired two shots.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Ebony Shyteria Harper, a 31-year-old standing just 4-foot-11, is trading her airplane seat for a jail cell after a disagreement turned into a fistfight at 30,000 feet.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fistfight
Noun
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The first half was an offensive slugfest dictated by four field goals between the two teams, including three from Steelers veteran kicker Chris Boswell, which gave Pittsburgh a 9-3 halftime lead.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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That came two days after another slugfest of a contest that saw the teams combine for eight misconducts, four fights and another 186 penalty minutes at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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For now, Meloni has avoided direct confrontation, a strategy seen as both calculation and a bet that Vannacci’s momentum may fade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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During the confrontation, a person pulled out a gun and fired several shots, hitting two people, according to police.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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American and Iranian forces continued trading blows.—
Ali Vaez,
Time,
15 June 2026
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The biggest blows came from Garcia and Starling Marte.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Among them are Neeson as a Great Gatsby-esque type who puts Declan in the hospital after a punch-up and Cleese as a priest who also doubles as the Grim Reaper.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Two of the pilots are multi-camera shows, which are shot in front of a live audience and can benefit from the plethora of comedy writers who live in the area and serve as punch-up writers.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Next weekend is shaping up to be a multi-front melee for the box office gold.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Stillwater’s Casey Mork made nine saves in a scintillating goaltending duel with East Ridge counterpart Ryan Shanley, who stopped 11 shots.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2026
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Our last playoff game was also a pitcher’s duel.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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The Buckeyes took exception, resulting in a brawl that was broken up by police officers wielding pepper spray.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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The same for the brawl with Mets shortstop Bud Harrelson after sliding hard into him at second base.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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“Fistfight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fistfight. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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