skirmishing (with)

verb

present participle of skirmish (with)
as in fighting
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict for years the Apache leader had been skirmishing with the Mexicans, who were responsible for his nickname, Geronimo

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  1. fighting
  2. battling
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  • There’s such a funny contrast between the peaceful idea of gardening and the absolute chaos of fighting your friends.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The formula helps reduce the risk of damage with a conditioning and strengthening blend of sunflower seed oil, hydrolyzed rice protein, and glycerin, which are also all heroes at fighting color-fading and dryness.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of fighting
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  • The four candidates are battling to represent the Midwest’s only majority-Latino district, which covers much of Chicago’s Southwest Side and stretches into the western suburbs, including parts of Berwyn, Brookfield, Hinsdale and Melrose Park.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In the 8th Senate District that covers Avon, Canton, Simsbury, and towns north to the Massachusetts border, first-term Democrat Paul Honig is battling against Republican Mike Criss, the Harwinton first selectman since 2011.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of battling
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“Skirmishing (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmishing%20%28with%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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