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Recent Examples of spar
At the time, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there was potential for progress, and the two sides have continued to spar this month over the future of the uranium enrichment.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 17 June 2025
Carlson, who has sparred online with other right-wing media personalities that have advocated for a stronger U.S. defense of Israel, meanwhile seems undeterred by Trump’s digs at him as the situation in the Middle East reaches a fever pitch.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Both sides had sparred beyond the hourly wage demands, namely with the method of compensation for truck drivers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
Griffin has spoken out against Democratic strategies since Vice President Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election against Trump, even going as far as to spar several times with her View cohosts about the topic on air.
—EW.com, 25 June 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 17 June 2025
Carlson, who has sparred online with other right-wing media personalities that have advocated for a stronger U.S. defense of Israel, meanwhile seems undeterred by Trump’s digs at him as the situation in the Middle East reaches a fever pitch.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Both sides had sparred beyond the hourly wage demands, namely with the method of compensation for truck drivers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
Griffin has spoken out against Democratic strategies since Vice President Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election against Trump, even going as far as to spar several times with her View cohosts about the topic on air.
—EW.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
Verb
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When the vehicle slowed for a group of kids, Rivera boxed him in.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Just days after boxing Jake Paul in the main event of a match held at Anaheim’s Honda Center, former world champion Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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Another of Raleigh's sons, Kyle, ran up, and punched Morrow in the head before pinning him to the pavement.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Kelly tries to pick up his cell phone and belongings scattered on a bike lane when the twins return and begin punching him, the video shows.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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These two pros were peaking this match perfectly. Rollins and Punk brawled on the table, and Seth hit a Pedigree on Punk.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The president spoke as if a war between nations was similar to a fight between brawling children.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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While hitting 350 homers is a feat in itself, Judge reached the mark more quickly than former slugger Mark McGwire.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The Padres took a 5-4 lead in the seventh inning when Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a one-out single, moved to third on a single by Luis Arraez and scored on a sacrifice fly by Machado.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The slugging senior catcher powered the Cardinals to a third straight Division 4 state title.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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This time, Oneil Cruz and Tommy Pham teed off on Mets starter Frankie Montas to start, slugging back-to-back first inning home runs that contributed to a 12-1 Pirates win on Sunday.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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