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
What might be more memorable is how the glorified scrimmage might have signaled the emergence of Malik Washington as the Terps’ starting quarterback.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
With just one week left of spring practices, here are some notes from the past week and what happened in Saturday’s scrimmage.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2025
The scrimmages, of course, were their own subset of low-key entertainment.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 May 2025
From figuring out how to replace running back Ashton Jeanty to allowing a defensive starter to play two ways, here are four things to look out for in Saturday’s spring scrimmage.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
With just one week left of spring practices, here are some notes from the past week and what happened in Saturday’s scrimmage.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2025
The scrimmages, of course, were their own subset of low-key entertainment.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 May 2025
From figuring out how to replace running back Ashton Jeanty to allowing a defensive starter to play two ways, here are four things to look out for in Saturday’s spring scrimmage.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrimmage
Noun
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Nuñez warned that more skirmishes could occur on Sunday as PSG will parade on the Champs-Élysées before celebrating the title with their fans at the Parc des Princes stadium.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Thailand and Cambodia have a long history of land disputes, though Thailand said after the short skirmish that the situation had been resolved.—
DAVID RISING,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Boys lacrosse In a wild Div. 4 round of 16 clash, host Littleton received a goal from Zach Milner with five seconds remaining to list the Tigers to a thrilling 13-12 victory over host Lynnfield.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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This clash has had tangible repercussions: Tesla’s stock experienced a significant drop, erasing over $150 billion in market value, while Trump Media saw a decline of approximately $500 million.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Fires and recovery Crews battle fire burning in Pala, evacuations underway in northern San Diego County.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Recently, a German court quietly ended a landmark legal battle that had spanned nearly a decade.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Without a leader and facing a fight over its budget, NASA faces an uncertain future, both in the months ahead and longer term.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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Police responded to Catawba Valley Boulevard early in the morning on April 6, where shots had been fired into a crowd during a fight.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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“Scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimmage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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