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as in clash
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
they were thrown out of the party after starting a brawl
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as in altercation
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the student drama society's decision to put on the controversial play prompted a brawl at the school board meeting
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as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
we could hear the brawl of the river rapids ahead of us before we could actually see them
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
the Wilsons were always loudly brawling, and the neighbors were always shutting their windows
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Recent Examples of brawl
Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
There are generally two types of fighters in these brawls: the kind who get in — and push harder — when they’re hit in the face, and those who get out.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
As one of college football's biggest rivalries brawled after a heated game, police deployed pepper spray, hitting players on both sides, plus other personnel on the field.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Originally Published: January 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM EST
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Suspect surrenders in fatal stab of Staten Island mom in 20-women brawl, claims self-defense
Man, 32, stabbed to death by girlfriend in Bronx apartment: NYPD
Not in my backyard.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
There are generally two types of fighters in these brawls: the kind who get in — and push harder — when they’re hit in the face, and those who get out.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Within minutes of Michigan’s 13-10 victory at Ohio Stadium, players began brawling at midfield.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
As one of college football's biggest rivalries brawled after a heated game, police deployed pepper spray, hitting players on both sides, plus other personnel on the field.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brawl
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Venus and Jupiter’s clash facilitates temporary compromises.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Fury’s latest defeat to Usyk set up the possibility of a titanic all-British clash with Anthony Joshua, a fight which has been talked about for years.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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Following the altercation, the woman’s mother stormed out of the room, leaving the family divided on who was right in the situation.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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When an altercation erupted between a rioter and a Capitol Police officer, the document said, Roe — with the pitchfork in his right hand — moved forward and pushed the officer with his left hand.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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The rocket booster revved up the 33 engines at its base, sending a loud roar across Starbase, the SpaceX launch site near Brownsville, Texas.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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From the Miami Herald’s archives, here is Michael Crook’s report from March 1989 in Tropic magazine: Donald Trump in Palm Beach: Hitting a roar nerve First published March 19, 1989 The sun has disappeared beyond the middle-class condos of West Palm Beach and the western sky is painted tangerine.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The pair grow up frequently bickering with each other but begin dating in high school—only to end their relationship on bad terms when Seok Ji-won abruptly leaves town with his family.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The sellers are Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano), bickering empty nesters saddled with financial woes and a dark secret.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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Florida has a tremendous opportunity to respond to its first defeat of the season, a 106-100 melee at Kentucky.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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By turning Doomguy into a knight wielding a gigantic, spiked shield a huge sword primed for brutal melee takedowns.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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City officials did not say what set off the dispute.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is because a dispute would result in the donation amount being withdrawn from the campaign's balance, in addition to a $15 dispute fee.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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This Dash character is hijacking the satellite waves and the speaker systems, interfering with the noise outside and putting my music on — Nolimit music on for the world to hear.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Red Sox-Vladimir Guerrero Jr. noise is growing louder.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Part 3: Hunter Biden to fight felony firearm charges in Delaware trial Judgment Day: Why 2024 rematch won’t be any old sequel Election Day was less than six months away, and voters had a familiar choice of Joe Biden and Donald Trump.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
9 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the Sunset Fire, crews are fighting to contain the rapidly spreading Palisades and Eaton fires, as well as the Hurst, Lidia and Woodley blazes.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Brawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brawl. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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