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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparring
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In Game 2, Wembanyama wrapped his arms around Jose Alvarado and moved him out of the way while boxing out for a rebound.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026 -
In a landmark 1998 complaint, the Department of Justice accused Microsoft of illegally tying its dominant Windows operating system to its Internet Explorer browser, boxing out competitors.—
Lauren Feiner,
The Verge,
1 June 2026
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In extreme cases, like intentionally punching another player, a referee can go straight to a red card and eject a player from the match.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Former Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite is no longer facing misdemeanor charges for allegedly punching a Denver Police officer in 2024 at Denver International Airport, but the officer is still suing him over the incident.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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“Sparring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparring. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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