Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparred
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Navigating the biz in Hollywood meant reinventing himself to prevent being boxed into comedic roles.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025 -
When backup tight end Nate Boerkircher boxed out Drayk Bowen for the game-winning touchdown, set up for glory by Reed’s throw on fourth-and-11 and Tyler Buchner’s botched extra point hold a drive earlier, the Texas A&M party broke contain.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Angels superstar slugged the 400th homer of his career, punctuating a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night at Coors Field.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
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Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh has slugged his way into the history books.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Howell punched and raped her before making off with her necklace, cellphone and purse, police said.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, the employee, 66-year-old Thomas Schlage, is pushed to the ground and repeatedly punched.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The product has also been buffeted by an influencer scandal that led to the 2025 Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Bartlett captured the comet's twisting ion tail wax and wane as it was buffeted by the solar wind emanating from our parent star.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The ball popped up in the air and Bolton was there to grab it, except he was hit by teammate Drue Tranquill.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hikers hit Goat Trail Hill 'n Dale Hiking Club will hike Thursday along the Goat Trail to Steel Creek on the Buffalo National River.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kyle Schwarber bashed four homers against the Atlanta Braves the next game.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Someone slit Skull's throat and bashed him over the head.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cody Rhodes came back with a Suicide Dive as the two brawled until the show went off the air.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Miami hosts Seattle Tuesday night -- the same teams that brawled after Seattle’s recent Leagues Cup title-game win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Cebu quake also happened after a tropical storm late last week battered Cebu and other provinces in the country’s central region.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dramatic video shows the homes breaking apart and being swept away by waves as the surf battered the shoreline.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Sparred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparred. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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