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scrimmage

noun

ˈskri-mij How to pronounce scrimmage (audio)
Definition of scrimmagenext
as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups the two players got into a scrimmage off the court and got suspended

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Recent Examples of scrimmage Next play from scrimmage, Taron Dickens hit Cam Thompson in stride for a 52-yard touchdown and a 10-0 lead. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 That much was apparent from his very first play from scrimmage. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 Two touchdowns and 186 scrimmage yards is an excellent day at the office. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, ageless wonder Derrick Henry began his 11th NFL season with 163 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns in a 41-23 drubbing in Indianapolis. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrimmage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimmage
  1. skirmish
  2. clash
  3. battle
  4. fight
Noun
  • Ties between the two countries, which had deteriorated sharply following a deadly border skirmish in 2020, have been thawing for more than a year.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The duo walks away from this skirmish, though not unscathed, as Samjad quickly and economically sets up a blistering saga of stylish reprisals with no holds barred.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of skirmish
Noun
  • In the second week of the college football season, in a clash of titans, the University of Texas scored 21 unanswered points to surge past Ohio State in the fourth quarter and win, 24-23.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The latest public clash between the Spencers and Windsors is therefore a test of alliances for the British royal clan.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of clash
Noun
  • There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The White Sox, meanwhile, are in a neck-and-neck battle with the Cleveland Guardians for the American League Central crown.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of battle
Noun
  • But now there’s the lingering unknown amid a fight that can feel endless.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Both have a great shot at capturing the title and unique skills to set this up as perhaps the best fight of the night.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of fight

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