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
Spies who watched the Rams scrimmage this week raved about his speed and playmaking ability.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025
The structured scrimmage — the Broncos interspersed special team periods between six-play offensive segments at various parts of the field — featured a strong start by Nix.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The 6-1, 238-pound Russell suffered a minor MCL injury to his knee in the scrimmage.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
The All-Star captain participated in practice Monday which was open to season ticket holders, playing in a 5-on-5 scrimmage.
—Staff, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025
The structured scrimmage — the Broncos interspersed special team periods between six-play offensive segments at various parts of the field — featured a strong start by Nix.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The 6-1, 238-pound Russell suffered a minor MCL injury to his knee in the scrimmage.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
The All-Star captain participated in practice Monday which was open to season ticket holders, playing in a 5-on-5 scrimmage.
—Staff, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimmage
Noun
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The only skirmish Wednesday was sparked by some trash-talking between Chuba Hubbard and Jenkins — yes, same Jenkins — and peaked when Jenkins threw a football at Hubbard’s helmet.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Aug. 2025
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Attorney: Separate skirmishes, no 'racist mob' Fox told The Enquirer that national and local voices have mischaracterized what actually happened.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nobody’s life but Galileo’s was at stake in his historic clash between religious dogma and scientific fact.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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The moon’s clash with Mars threatens to sidetrack you.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Europe is on track for its worst wildfire season on record as swaths of the continent — including France, Spain, Albania, Portugal and Greece — battle raging, deadly fires as temperature soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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The news was especially monumental given the six-year battle over her masters, which led her to launch her highly successful rerecording endeavor and release Taylor’s Versions of Fearless, Red, Speak Now, and 1989.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Redistricting in Texas, the center of the fight, is far from over.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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He was arrested three days after the fights and has been detained at the Hamilton County Justice Center.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimmage. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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