as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
the two players got into a scrimmage off the court and got suspended
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Recent Examples of scrimmage
During her freshman year, USC’s home games looked like a closed scrimmage.
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Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
The structure will be similar to the NFL combine with a series of athletic testing, including the 40-yard dash and vertical, plus flag-pulling drills and scrimmages.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
The Gators are suffocated FIU during an Oct. 19 scrimmage, forcing 27 turnovers leading to 38 points during an 80-49 win.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
The Penn State standout also became the first Eagles running back since LeSean McCoy to gain 1,000 scrimmage yards and 8 total touchdowns through the first eight games.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
The structure will be similar to the NFL combine with a series of athletic testing, including the 40-yard dash and vertical, plus flag-pulling drills and scrimmages.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
The Gators are suffocated FIU during an Oct. 19 scrimmage, forcing 27 turnovers leading to 38 points during an 80-49 win.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
The Penn State standout also became the first Eagles running back since LeSean McCoy to gain 1,000 scrimmage yards and 8 total touchdowns through the first eight games.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimmage
Noun
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Navigating the map from an overworld view, akin to looking at a tabletop game from above, leads to quicker, bite-sized skirmishes, optional short objectives, and requests from characters that build up your bonds.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2025
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There’s usually not even time for trash talk between opponents; that has to wait for the inevitable post-whistle skirmish.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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At stake in the clash with rival Buffalo Bills is a trip to the Super Bowl and a bid for a historic Super Bowl three-peat for the Chiefs.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Bruins are flying high after a 2-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, and with a strong defensive showing and reliable goaltending, Boston will look to carry that momentum into Saturday's clash.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Her non-exhaustive account of the battle for equal rights in America includes more than one hundred laws, court rulings, murders, assassinations, books, films, protests, and riots.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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The case is one of around 20 legal challenges to Trump’s use of executive authority since his return to office and could set the stage for broader court battles over his policy agenda.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
31 Jan. 2025
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Even so, there is uncertainty about how quickly lawmakers will approve the boost for legal fights against the new administration.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bobby Templin — whose hand was fractured in prison two years ago — admitted Tuesday afternoon to hitting a correctional officer during a January 2023 fight at the Idaho State Correctional Center.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimmage. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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