Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fistfights
Noun
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In the video, York is seen throwing hits while also absorbing blows to the face.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The teams traded blows throughout the night, but especially down the stretch.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That strike lasted more than a year and included violent confrontations between police and protesters, according to the Minnesota Historical Society.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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That strike lasted more than a year and included violent confrontations between police and protesters, according to the Minnesota Historical Society.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The change had come following years of youth disturbances, including major brawls and nearby shootings.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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There are five consecutive brawls in the final two minutes, including one involving both goalies.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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College basketball games recently have turned into full-contact melees after hard fouls on the court.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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In Dumas’ work, fights and duels and brave assaults on prisons are done grandly, out in the open.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The youngster completed more dribbles (three), won the most duels (six), had the most shots on target (two) and had more touches in the opposition box (nine) than any of his team-mates.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Fistfights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fistfights. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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