Synonyms for sparring
spar·ring

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1. sparringnoun

   an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

   Synonyms:
   spar

2. spar, sparringnoun

   making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

   Synonyms:
   spar

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1. • Controversy

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1. sparringnoun

   Synonyms:
   wrangling, quarrelling, contention, strife

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How to use sparring in a sentence?

1. Roy Jones:

   Twelve-ounce gloves ? No headgear ? Really ? This is an exhibition ? Come on, bruh. Be real. In short, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones said everything one might expect from two cagey veterans of the fight game to promote real sporting interest in this endeavor, which came to life after the online world saw footage of Mike Tyson looking impressive while sparring earlier this year. Roy Jones eagerly accepted the opportunity for Mike Tyson highest-profile fight in a decade. Mike Tyson and Roy Jones believe theyll be able to put on a show worthy of their legends. Theyre also eager to be the latest in the growing line of athletes competing at elite levels into their 40s and beyond with improvements in sports science, nutrition and training. When I came along, at 32 years old, you were considered an old guy.

2. Gavin Newsom:

   It was a different place whenwe were battling it out with the (Trump) White House, we’re not talking now about a sparring partnership, but a working partnership.

3. Walter Schmidt:

   You'll never find a better sparring partner than adversity.

4. Per Saari:

   In terms of navigating tone, finding that blend of comedy and drama so unique to Big Little Lies, Adam Craig is a virtual acrobat, and the perfect sparring partner for Reese.

5. Mitch McConnell:

   We hope to reach out to the Democrats and see if we can get a result, which means making a law and not just get into some kind of sparring back and forth that leads to no conclusion.