Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dueled
Verb
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The Mavericks battled and tried to bully with their size advantage.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith battled against more than just opposing edge-rushers last season.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Carter’s press secretary Jody Powell contended that journalistic attack dogs foamed at the mouth.—
Amber Roessner / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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Attorneys for the city contended that the Municipal Court's recording practices do not violate the state law and that Legal Action of Wisconsin was trying to expand the scope of the law to include recording more hearings than required.—
Alison Dirr,
Journal Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Receiver Jalen McMillan had an apparent touchdown pass wrestled away from him in the end zone by defensive back Jourdan Lewis, resulting in an interception.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Brutalist, a number of works released this year wrestled with the crushing inhumanity of immigrating to America.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The families of the three men have grappled with the uncertain nature of their deaths and the online speculation and theories that have swirled since.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Hopkins grappled with a roller coaster of emotions — disbelief, sadness, anger and confusion.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Dueled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dueled. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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