SLUGFESTS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

slugfests

noun

plural of slugfest

as in fisticuffs

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Noun

And the former running back, who may be suffering from too many blows to the head, shot back that none of those players were drafted by the Steelers.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
And in a single season, a high school or college football player absorbs an estimated 600 to 1,000 subconcussive blows.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of blows

Noun

In defence, his lack of physicality is becoming more glaring in a Premier League that is leaning more heavily than ever into duels, second balls and set pieces.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The noodles, the cheese, the topping, the consistency—duels have been fought over less.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of duels

Noun

Many residents, community leaders and experts say that the current approach — which favors armed confrontations between police and the groups — is inefficient and often results in indiscriminate loss of life.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
He's been getting into confrontations at city halls and at police stations.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of confrontations

Noun

Independent Russian media regularly report about returning veterans involved in assaults, drunken brawls and even killings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
After the recent brawls, both teams released statements stressing the importance of a safe ballpark environment.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of brawls

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