slugfests

Definition of slugfestsnext
plural of slugfest

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slugfests
Noun
  • From there, the two schools traded blows until intermission.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
  • According to the coroner, there was evidence of nine blows to the victim’s head and neck.
    Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • There was a bunch of melees on the ice today.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • College basketball games recently have turned into full-contact melees after hard fouls on the court.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Strength in duels – ground and aerial.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • LaBonta completed 23 of 29 passes from the middle of the park, put in four tackles, made two interceptions and two ball recoveries, and won five of her eight duels with players, all while avoiding committing a single foul.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Multiple reports had been filed against Chow after other confrontations with customers, officials previously said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 June 2026
  • The confrontations result in wild, libidinous killing.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Bond's relative lack of experience and finesse also feeds into the chaos of all-out brawls.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
  • Viral kindergarten graduation brawls are back.
    Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
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“Slugfests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slugfests. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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