spar

verb

Definition of sparnext
as in to box

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Recent Examples of spar Others to spar with Fantano over his album scores over the years include Logic, Lil Xan, Post Malone, Ronnie Radke, Wale, MGK, Yung Lean, Lil Yachty, Killer Mike, and Tyler, the Creator. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 President Theodore Roosevelt had been a boxer at Harvard and would occasionally spar at the White House. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 On Thursday, supporters of both Anthony and Metcalf sparring in a shouting match outside the courthouse, holding signs, yelling profanities and antagonizing each other. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026 Commissioners also sparred with residents during public comment over other complaints about the plan, especially the use of artificial turf. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
  1. box
  2. punch
  3. brawl
  4. hit
  5. slug
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  • That's my thought and my expectation, but this is boxing and anything can happen.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Later, Young tossed a jump-ball to wideout Brycen Tremayne in the end zone with cornerback Corey Thornton boxing him out.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Definition of box
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  • After arriving, the two got into an argument, during which Eason alleges Rodriguez punched him in the face with a closed fist.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Police say that Salgado punched the victim and slammed him to the pavement.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of punch
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  • The Young Bucks then run out and brawl with Moxley and Ospreay, while Omega fights off RPG Vice.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • What turns him on is cryptic babes, brawling men and stagy fables of lust, rivalry and possession.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of brawl
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  • Musk pointed to each of the three business lines as part of the pillars of the company that will fuel what would have to be 10x growth in three or four years to hit his $1 trillion revenue projection.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, Alvarez’s chances to hit a home run will get a pick-me-up from playing at home.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • Tonight offers two more compelling home run bets for slugging first basemen with above-average power and favorable matchups.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • The Hawks want to be competing for a playoff spot here instead of slugging through a lost season.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
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