jousts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of joust
as in fights
of knights in the Middle Ages to engage in battle on horseback with lances The knights jousted against each other.

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noun

plural of joust
as in duels

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jousts
  1. fights
  2. duels
  3. battles
  4. confrontations
  5. blows
  6. quarrels
Verb
  • In the most expensive ballot measure fights in California history, $463 million was spent on two gambling proposals 2022.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS SENATE ON THE LINE — Jackson surges among early ballots as Susan Collins fights to hold her base.
    — , FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fights
Noun
  • In defence, his lack of physicality is becoming more glaring in a Premier League that is leaning more heavily than ever into duels, second balls and set pieces.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The noodles, the cheese, the topping, the consistency—duels have been fought over less.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of duels
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  • Nicolas Cage battles the sinkhole that threatened his Malibu home.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Under Paris France, 2024 A female scientist battles a killer shark who turns up in the Seine.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of battles
Noun
  • The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says its Evasion and Graffiti Lawlessness Eradication (EAGLE) Teams aren't going away despite two recent confrontations between fare inspectors and bus riders that turned physical.
    — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • As the meal goes on and Rob seems to become increasingly inebriated, the night descends into nonsensical confrontations between Rob and the bartender, Rob and producers, Rob and his brother, and, finally, Rob and Michaella.
    — Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of confrontations
Noun
  • There are really no blows to be given him but defensive ones.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Along the way, Chrissy comes to blows with Klara, but then learns the robot is the best thing in her daughter’s life.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of blows
Noun
  • The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.
    — THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike Christian priests and medicine men, who generally command respect, rainmakers are sometimes seen as malicious people who retaliate against whole communities for quarrels with their neighbors.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of quarrels
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