scuffle
verb (used without object)
to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner.
scuffled
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past participleof scuffle.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof scuffle.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
scuffleverb (used without object)to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner.
Example Sentences
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Then, the Dodgers got to work on their primary task: Trying to sync up an offense that had looked lost the last two games, and has scuffled through much of October.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
The 34-year-old veteran utilityman scuffled at the plate like he had when wearing Dodger blue — and joined the Angels at the front end of a five-game losing streak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2025
As the ultra-Orthodox scuffled with police at the protest, other Israelis berated them, chanting “Shame! Shame!”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2024
Mr. Keith was already in his 30s, having scuffled for years to make it in the music business, when he signed his first record deal in 1993.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
Athena turned her aegis shield his way and Hermes scuffled off.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
