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as in clash
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
throughout the week of the convention, police engaged in skirmishes with some of the demonstrators
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Recent Examples of skirmish
Josh Gross, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Shell also resigned as a Paramount board member to focus on his legal skirmish, the company said.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
These rules had been tightened since 2020, when relations soured following a deadly border skirmish in the Galwan Valley, where several Indian and Chinese soldiers died.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The skirmishes are a preview for more campaigns later this year, when at least a half-dozen states will hold elections for utility regulators.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skirmish
Noun
The early skirmishes certainly appeared that way.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Shell also resigned as a Paramount board member to focus on his legal skirmish, the company said.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
These rules had been tightened since 2020, when relations soured following a deadly border skirmish in the Galwan Valley, where several Indian and Chinese soldiers died.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The skirmishes are a preview for more campaigns later this year, when at least a half-dozen states will hold elections for utility regulators.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirmish
Noun
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Guests find this cultural exchange just as memorable as the wildlife encounters.—
Debbie Olsen,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Detectives later reviewed body camera footage and were able to identify the man from another encounter, the Folsom Police Department said in a social media post.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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This game is the ultimate in brawling adventure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The weird thing is that Becerra does know how to brawl.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On YouTube, prospecting influencers post videos of themselves fending off bears and spelunking down old mines.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Their minus-34 run differential is second worst, ahead of only the Phillies (minus-43), prompting the team to call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge and C/3B prospect Jesus Rodriguez.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The project is particularly acrimonious, drawing out geographical battles between north and south and thorny fights between officials who want to build the tunnel and environmentalists and Delta residents seeking to protect the local ecosystem and their way of life.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Without losing a man or a ship, Dewey’s squadron destroyed the Spanish fleet in the first American naval battle against a foreign power in almost five decades.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The company was also probed by federal investigators following a report from Hunterbrook Media that Sable selectively disclosed information to investors, including pro golfer Phil Mickelson.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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His inquiry surfaces a history of abuse, homophobia, and despair, and the film uses the tragedy to probe questions of moral accountability and collective indifference in Hong Kong.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fight, though, kept getting delayed.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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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
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Over the past decade, Pau has created a series of media installations about the bauhinia, exploring different methods of rendering scientific data as sound and light.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Looking ahead, Farzad said multiple carriers are likely to bid for pieces of Spirit rather than the whole company, including Frontier Airlines and JetBlue, both of which had previously explored deals.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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“Skirmish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmish. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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