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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
Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
But the fate of CNN, TNT, Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network et al hinges on who wins the bidding skirmish.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
One gun jammed during an initial skirmish, and an attempt to mount it on a Jeep was undermined by the roads being so terrible that firing the thing in a straight line proved impossible.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Will Ser Duncan suffer any repercussions for having inspired such a bloody and damaging skirmish?
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Pakistan and neighboring India, both nuclear armed powers, have periodically engaged in wars, clashes and skirmishes since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
But the fate of CNN, TNT, Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network et al hinges on who wins the bidding skirmish.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
One gun jammed during an initial skirmish, and an attempt to mount it on a Jeep was undermined by the roads being so terrible that firing the thing in a straight line proved impossible.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Will Ser Duncan suffer any repercussions for having inspired such a bloody and damaging skirmish?
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirmish
Noun
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The difference between the two teams in the table could be more than just one point after this weekend’s encounter.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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This chance encounter between a group of young Brits and Americans led to three transatlantic love stories and three weddings.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Bachman quit the band after the Fillmore show in May 1970, fed up with the rigors of touring, business disputes, and lifestyle clashes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pakistan’s military, backed by artillery and air power, struck more Afghan military installations deep inside Afghanistan overnight and into early Saturday, killing over 300 Afghan forces in dayslong border clashes, a government spokesman and officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This fuels an insatiable anger and bloodlust in Baldur, who favors a brawling fighting style that blends his immense power with the raw impact of his fists.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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Workers in stores next to the 7-Eleven said arguments and fights were common at and around the convenience store — particularly among a few local homeless men who brawl over who gets to open the door for customers.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Cubs prospect Jonathon Long seems to have avoided a serious injury stemming from a collision at first base Saturday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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As second base options went, Cody Freeman and Michael Helman pushed past him and prospect Cam Cauley was inching up from behind.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The program currently remains in another legal battle, with people able to renew their status but no new applications accepted.—
Mathew Miranda
February 26,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The battle pitted Ellison against Netflix, the industry’s biggest and most important player.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Given the money swirling around the region, if the EU chooses to probe that particular element of the deal then it will be closely scrutinized, and could act as something of a test case for future deals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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Investigators are probing the role of McCrory, a longtime lawmaker since 2005 who currently co-chairs the legislature’s education committee.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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Not long afterward, he was elected president on a platform deeply hostile to the West and its liberal ideology, and especially to the United States — threatening a hard fight in the event of war.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Justin Diez the day after the fight to Seitz’s father.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This, in turn, encourages you to soothe your worries — potentially by exploring them through creative initiatives.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Buoyed by Indian-leaning instrumentation, and a haunting beat-switching production, the Argentine rapper explores themes of life, death and ambition in his freewheeling verse.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Skirmish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmish. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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