as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
the two players got into a scrimmage off the court and got suspended
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of scrimmage
The first half of the scrimmage saw Conklin complete 10 of 12 passes for 70 yards.
—
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Craig offers more size and mobility than Josh Hoover but struggled with accuracy, throwing multiple interceptions in the final scrimmage.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
High school football coaches from California, Arizona, and Virginia attended UCLA’s practice and saw the Bruins go through a series of drills and team periods in preparation for their scrimmage on Saturday, which is closed to the public and media.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
His versatility offers the best chance for playing time from scrimmage, likely in sub packages.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scrimmage
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Craig offers more size and mobility than Josh Hoover but struggled with accuracy, throwing multiple interceptions in the final scrimmage.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
High school football coaches from California, Arizona, and Virginia attended UCLA’s practice and saw the Bruins go through a series of drills and team periods in preparation for their scrimmage on Saturday, which is closed to the public and media.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
His versatility offers the best chance for playing time from scrimmage, likely in sub packages.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scrimmage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimmage
Noun
-
The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Walker, in a 10-pitch skirmish, drew a walk.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
In some cases, the panel couldn’t even identify ICE or Border Patrol agents involved in high-profile clashes.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
-
The group of cyclists, who fell after the clash, collided into the side of the SUV and fell onto the pavement.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
-
Voters will probably be bombarded with political ads and arguments from opposing sides as the battle intensifies.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
-
The Koh-i-Noor then spent 70 years in Afghanistan, where it was passed around by leaders who won bloody battles against one another.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The fight, though, kept getting delayed.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
-
While Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first Black president and a global icon – having spent 27 years in jail for his role in the fight against apartheid – his wife Winnie, who was arguably just as instrumental in that fight, has been widely maligned.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimmage. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
