as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
the two punch-drunk gladiators stumbled to their corners
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In the trailer Season 4 of the Emmy-winning program, streaming May 15 on Netflix, MrBeast leads a galactic gladiator ring with dinosaur-riding mutants and John Oliver plays an adorable robot butler.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
But how did a gladiator arena, and a lion, end up in northeast England?
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Due to this lack of bodily evidence, experts have instead long relied on historical accounts, artifacts, and artwork to learn about gladiator combats.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
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Marble relief with lion and gladiator.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
But how did a gladiator arena, and a lion, end up in northeast England?
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Due to this lack of bodily evidence, experts have instead long relied on historical accounts, artifacts, and artwork to learn about gladiator combats.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
Read More: Archaeological Treasures Hidden Beneath the Colosseum Lion Attack Wounds Discovered on the Skeleton
Marble relief with lion and gladiator.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladiator
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In one photo shared by professional boxer and MMA fighter Jose Andres Cortes, Swift and Kelce could be seen sitting side by side in a booth at the restaurant.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Some of his previous podcast guests include President Donald Trump, chef Guy Fieri, billionaire Elon Musk, actor Jeremy Renner and former professional boxer Mike Tyson.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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O'Connor was undefeated in her boxing matches since turning pro in 2021, and won several high-ranking titles, including a bronze medal at the 2018 Youth World Championships as an amateur fighter.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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He had been sent to the United States to make sure that Israel had access to advanced fighters in the event of war with surrounding Arab countries.—
Adam Goldman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Gladiator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladiator. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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