as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
the two punch-drunk gladiators stumbled to their corners
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Recent Examples of gladiator
Organizers are expecting some 1,500 Olympians, a bit over half those who competed in the Games, to parade into the monument built in the first century for gladiator fights and exotic animal hunts.
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Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Some 1,500 Olympians, a bit over half those who competed in the Games, paraded into the monument built in the first century for gladiator fights and exotic animal hunts.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
In rap’s gladiator arena, there’s no grace for hesitation, and that hesitation defined Cole’s involvement in the clash of the century.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Having a period is a lot like being a gladiator.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
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Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Some 1,500 Olympians, a bit over half those who competed in the Games, paraded into the monument built in the first century for gladiator fights and exotic animal hunts.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
In rap’s gladiator arena, there’s no grace for hesitation, and that hesitation defined Cole’s involvement in the clash of the century.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Having a period is a lot like being a gladiator.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladiator
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In the film, when mobster Marsellus Wallace sees Bruce Willis’ boxer character Butch crossing the street — after Butch defied Wallace’s orders to throw a match — Wallace chases Butch into a pawnshop.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Morgan Freeman, 'Million Dollar Baby' (2005) The best picture-winning boxing drama paired up-and-coming boxer Maggie (Hilary Swank) with grumpy reluctant coach Frankie (Clint Eastwood).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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France meanwhile has deployed Rafale fighter jets over the skies of the United Arab Emirates to protect its military bases there.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Tehran residents also saw fighter jets flying very low over the city.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Gladiator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladiator. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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