scuffled; scuffling
ˈskə-f(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
b
: to struggle (as by working odd jobs) to get by
scuffle
noun
Examples of scuffle in a Sentence
Children scuffled on the playground.
Small creatures scuffled in the underbrush.
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The Rays responded with three runs in the top of the fifth against Miami’s young right-hander Max Meyer, who continues to scuffle after a stellar start to the season.
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Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Polls show the Israeli public wants a deal to bring back the remaining 59 hostages still held in Gaza and there were angry scenes outside parliament with dozens of protesters scuffling with police.
—Maayan Lubell, USA Today, 6 May 2025
The series win over the Yankees was just their second series win of the season, as the Orioles had scuffled to begin the season.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
The Royals’ offense is still scuffling, but the rotation has taken its performance to another level.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
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Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Polls show the Israeli public wants a deal to bring back the remaining 59 hostages still held in Gaza and there were angry scenes outside parliament with dozens of protesters scuffling with police.
—Maayan Lubell, USA Today, 6 May 2025
The series win over the Yankees was just their second series win of the season, as the Orioles had scuffled to begin the season.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
The Royals’ offense is still scuffling, but the rotation has taken its performance to another level.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scuffle
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“Scuffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuffle. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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