sparring

present participle of spar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparring
Verb
  • According to his obituary, George Ramos began boxing as an amateur at 11.
    Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Among the fitness and wellness-oriented features are boxing and Pilates facilities, an indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms, and three immersion pools ranging from cold to hot.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sam Khan spent some time inside the North Texas program for a look at how the Mean Green are punching above their weight.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The student who Kamo’s son was initially trying to avoid began punching him.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Sparring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparring. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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