tussle
verb (used without object)
to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; wrestle; scuffle.
tussles
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present tense formof tussle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The Coastal Commission signed off on it a few years ago after extended tussles and finally an agreement regarding low-cost housing provisions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Direct control of the Bronx building, a Success Academy first, means no political tussles over repairs or storage space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
It was an incredible conclusion to an engrossing encounter, one that has repeatedly delivered drama in Guardiola's past tussles with Jurgen Klopp and now Arne Slot.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
Before Robby and Al-Hashimi engage in any real ideological tussles, though, she commits the cardinal sin of suggesting they change the trauma center’s nickname to something else.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026
He reaches out and tussles at my hair.
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
