jousted

past tense of joust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jousted
Verb
  • The Mavericks battled and tried to bully with their size advantage.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Harvey Weinstein appeared in court Wednesday as his defense team and prosecutors battled over remaining motions ahead of his upcoming trial.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Receiver Jalen McMillan had an apparent touchdown pass wrestled away from him in the end zone by defensive back Jourdan Lewis, resulting in an interception.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Brutalist, a number of works released this year wrestled with the crushing inhumanity of immigrating to America.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Jousted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jousted. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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