as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
a duel for the title of captain of the team
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Recent Examples of duel
Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
On Wednesday night, December 4 in Indianapolis, Josef Newgarden’s face will be unveiled on the Borg-Warner Trophy for the second straight year after becoming a back-to-back winner of the Indy 500 on May 26 in a dramatic duel with Pato O’Ward of Arrow McLaren.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Navy will welcome the Black Knights to Landover on Saturday in the 125th meeting between the two programs, their first as dueling members of the American Athletic Conference.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This is a talky chamber piece of philosophical face-offs, debate duels and wordy warfare, though the outcomes remain just as harrowing.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
On Wednesday night, December 4 in Indianapolis, Josef Newgarden’s face will be unveiled on the Borg-Warner Trophy for the second straight year after becoming a back-to-back winner of the Indy 500 on May 26 in a dramatic duel with Pato O’Ward of Arrow McLaren.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Asked directly about the potential dueling priorities, Trump doubled-down on Musk, one of the most generous fiscal backers of his campaign and affiliates.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Navy will welcome the Black Knights to Landover on Saturday in the 125th meeting between the two programs, their first as dueling members of the American Athletic Conference.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duel
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is inactive for Sunday's rivalry matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Just look at what even happened in college football, some of these rivalry games and things of that nature over the weekend.Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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In the days leading up to the initial March for Our Lives, the student-run nonprofit March for Our Lives was formed to combat gun violence.Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Biden noted steps his administration has taken to combat gun violence, including the passage of the most significant gun-safety legislation in nearly 30 years.Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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What was expected to be an epic battle for the ages between big-market clubs such as the Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets is finally over.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Creating great content is only half the battle—activation is key.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Duda fled Ukraine into Romania to avoid being drafted to fight in the Ukrainian war.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In recent weeks, while fighting abated on one front after Israel reached a ceasefire with Hamas’ Lebanese ally Hezbollah, members of Netanyahu’s cabinet, including his justice and police ministers, have clashed with the judiciary.Reuters, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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One of the officers was shocked during the struggle, too.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Understanding this connection helps parents approach these challenges with empathy, recognizing that stress may amplify these struggles.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The 15-count complaint contends that Teeter should not have released the police dog into the vehicle Alexander-Garcia was allegedly trying to steal and should not have pursued him on foot or jumped into the car.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Rogan then contended that multiple factors have affected Trump’s legal fight, including his victory in the presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris, which prompted the cases to be dropped.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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Once the initial shock subsides, Kit and Theo decide this is the perfect opportunity to prove who won the breakup – with a hookup competition.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The campaign came ahead of the 37th America’s Cup sailing competition, which took place in Barcelona in the fall.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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The camera was quickly turned off, but Mason’s indelible memory of that confrontation lives on, not only in his mind but also in the new movie September 5, in limited theaters Dec. 13.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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For those families who consider gift giving a nonnegotiable aspect of the holidays, Ward encourages people to buy something small to avoid confrontations.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Duel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duel. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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