as in clash
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
a small tussle on the basketball court was quickly broken up
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as in to wrestle
to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery
puppies tussling with one another, rolling over and over on the carpet
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Recent Examples of tussle
Neil McRobert, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The local tussle over Twin Oaks Court shows that getting the housing department’s seal of approval isn’t the end of the fight, but possibly the beginning of a new one.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025
Jake Allen, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Thus, for the time being, retirement contributors do not need to tussle with any changes to their retirement contributions.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
What ensues is an internal war to match the grander struggle, as each man tussles with his own worst nature in light of what the angel can offer.
—Neil McRobert, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The local tussle over Twin Oaks Court shows that getting the housing department’s seal of approval isn’t the end of the fight, but possibly the beginning of a new one.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
This is not the first time Finkam and city councilors have tussled over management of the events and festivals Carmel has become known for.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Thus, for the time being, retirement contributors do not need to tussle with any changes to their retirement contributions.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tussle
Noun
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Sunday’s clash will mark the 10th meeting in six years between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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After the clash, Geralt is knighted for his bravery, fulfilling his oldest fantasy—but at a cost.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rotunda is the real-life father of the late pro wrestler known as Bray Wyatt and his brother who wrestles as Bo Dallas.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sigg described often wrestling with suicidal ideations.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Archaeologist Tony Pollard said that initial analysis indicates their finds were some of the last shots fired during the skirmish.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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Pro Bowl defensive linemen Derrick Brown was forced to physically remove Robinson from the skirmish as teammates on both sides tried to intervene.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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More than other age groups, teens have to fight to stay on a schedule that doesn't match their biology.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since taking office, Manzo, often seen wearing a bulletproof vest, had called on the federal government to do more to fight organized crime while expressing fears for his own safety.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As soon as a battle or a war has been fought, victors and losers alike begin to tell different stories.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Linked by the fire, a cashier, fire-fighter, district attorney and student battle to prevent tragedy, the blaze’s consequences still roiling two decades later.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their current struggles are not a reflection of the quality in the dressing room.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the past eight years, she’s gone through some intense personal struggles, including a pill addiction, a suicide attempt, a lung cancer diagnosis and a divorce from her second husband Randy Bick.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their scuffle escalated — with Banegas holding a Glock pistol and, later, pulling the trigger.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the penalty flag hit the turf, a big scuffle ensued with players on both teams getting involved.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Tussle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tussle. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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