Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punch-ups
Noun
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Her tenure was marked by downward-trending stock prices and a series of blows to the company’s image.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026 -
At some point, deterrence could shift from absorbing blows to delivering them, adding another layer of escalation to a complex war without a clear end game.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Try to avoid clashes or direct confrontations with partners, spouses and close friends, as well as members of the general public.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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At least nine people were killed in confrontations with security forces.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 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
Noun
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And Escobar recalled how the Royals had a series of brawls with opponents in the 2015 season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Madison Square Garden has issued a statement warning that anyone fighting at the arena could face a lifetime ban after multiple brawls broke out during an event on Friday.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bernal would also provide a more physical presence in duels.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Physical, mobile defender who excels in 1v1 duels and recovery defending.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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As Minnesota's Medicaid program broils in the hot seat over a recent round of federal fraud indictments, Indiana's Medicaid program is gaining national attention as a counter-example for its efforts to crack down on program eligibility and waste.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
29 Dec. 2025
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This Ninja air-fries, roasts, broils, bakes, and dehydrates—all while using about 80 percent less energy than a regular oven.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Punch-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punch-ups. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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