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Recent Examples of spar
Since Trump signed the bill into law on July 4, Van Orden has been touting that letter in a flurry of tweets — sparring with Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan on X and attacking Eau Claire Democrat Rebecca Cooke, one of his 2026 challengers.
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Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Nearly a year later the politicians sparred again when Dillinger blocked the mayor and city from allowing alcohol on the county courthouse lawn as part of the city's new outdoor entertainment district (DORA).
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The rift is underscoring GOP divisions on how the U.S. should respond to the escalating crisis in the Middle East and highlighting Trumps’ willingness to spar with even his most reliable allies.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Since then, their relationship has been far from friendly as the pair — who share three young children — continue to spar on social media.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
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Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Nearly a year later the politicians sparred again when Dillinger blocked the mayor and city from allowing alcohol on the county courthouse lawn as part of the city's new outdoor entertainment district (DORA).
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The rift is underscoring GOP divisions on how the U.S. should respond to the escalating crisis in the Middle East and highlighting Trumps’ willingness to spar with even his most reliable allies.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Since then, their relationship has been far from friendly as the pair — who share three young children — continue to spar on social media.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
Verb
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When the vehicle slowed for a group of kids, Rivera boxed him in.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Just days after boxing Jake Paul in the main event of a match held at Anaheim’s Honda Center, former world champion Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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Another of Raleigh's sons, Kyle, ran up, and punched Morrow in the head before pinning him to the pavement.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Kelly tries to pick up his cell phone and belongings scattered on a bike lane when the twins return and begin punching him, the video shows.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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These two pros were peaking this match perfectly. Rollins and Punk brawled on the table, and Seth hit a Pedigree on Punk.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The president spoke as if a war between nations was similar to a fight between brawling children.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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While hitting 350 homers is a feat in itself, Judge reached the mark more quickly than former slugger Mark McGwire.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The Padres took a 5-4 lead in the seventh inning when Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a one-out single, moved to third on a single by Luis Arraez and scored on a sacrifice fly by Machado.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The slugging senior catcher powered the Cardinals to a third straight Division 4 state title.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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This time, Oneil Cruz and Tommy Pham teed off on Mets starter Frankie Montas to start, slugging back-to-back first inning home runs that contributed to a 12-1 Pirates win on Sunday.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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