scrimmage

noun

ˈskri-mij How to pronounce scrimmage (audio)
Definition of scrimmagenext
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 Harley hadn’t publicly named the starter as of Tuesday and noted the Huskies had another scrimmage Friday to evaluate. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 They’re expected to regularly practice, participate in scrimmages and compete in official matches. — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 Aledo passed the eye test and looked strong in its scrimmage with Southlake Carroll. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 In the team’s three NFC playoff games, Barkley averaged nearly 150 rushing yards per game, including a dynamic 60-yard touchdown run on the Eagles’ first play from scrimmage in the NFC championship, a 55–23 rout of the Washington Commanders. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrimmage
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  1. skirmish
  2. clash
  3. battle
  4. fight
Noun
  • There was a brief skirmish in the end zone after Howell's 2-point conversion run.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Its outcome will be a major milestone in the decades-long political skirmishes over CEQA.
    — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of skirmish
Noun
  • Assertive Mars clashes with your ruler Saturn, highlighting tension around your home, family, or the amount of emotional labor each person carries.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The clash between Ossoff and Piker comes as members of the Jewish community in Atlanta have criticized the Jewish Democrat, largely over his votes to block certain arms sales to Israel.
    — Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of clash
Noun
  • The only intrigue at offensive line was the backup center battle between Hudson and Patrick.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Naturally, with three more Salt Lake City wives at the Alter Ego Party, Gizelle is ready to further investigate why Lisa is in a battle with her whole cast.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of battle
Noun
  • Mayer had some early success with her jab, but Cameron increasingly took control as the fight progressed and landed the cleaner punches before hurting Mayer with a right hand in the eighth round.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Metchie was very much on the bubble of the 53-man roster, and he was outperformed by his peers, even if not by much in this rock-fight of a contest.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of fight

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“Scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimmage. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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