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 The other was that on the last play of the scrimmage, when the team subbed in 6-year-old Asher Harvey, a Make-a-Wish kid who promptly took a handoff from Young and scored on the practice’s final play. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026 Intensity will pick up next week, which should provide a more significant sample of the Falcons’ pieces along the line of scrimmage and give more clarity on position battles. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Robinson totaled 2,298 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns last season. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 His 410 yards from scrimmage in his Super Bowls — all wins — are the third-most ever behind Hall of Famers Rice and Franco Harris. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrimmage
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  1. skirmish
  2. clash
  3. battle
  4. fight
Noun
  • Frantic skirmishes between the family and the beast take place as the house floods, and eventually the invading creature is tangled up in a trap.
    — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • On Thursday, linebacker Jack Cochrane also was involved in a skirmish with running back Jaydn Ott during a special teams drill.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of skirmish
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  • Its vibrant colors and familiar texture became fashion material, incorporated into the fishnets, color clashes and styling experiments surrounding her tour with Skillibeng.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Be sure to draw appropriate boundaries while Venus and Neptune clash.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of clash
Noun
  • Four months later, my mom began a private battle against death when she was diagnosed with polio.
    — Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Following a slew of casualties (including James Norton’s Ormund Hightower) during a massive battle between the Blacks and the Greens at Tumbleton, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) jumps to her death off screen in King’s Landing.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of battle
Noun
  • The fight over the plan to sell off parts of the World Cup and other signature FIFA events to private businesses has tested that bulletproof presidency.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The vote capped off a bruising confirmation fight, with Blanche’s loyalty to Trump at the center of the stalemate.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of fight

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