1
as in hostilities
a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups
the war was the result of ethnic tensions that had been building in the region for decades
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as in conflict
a lack of agreement or harmony
the siblings always seemed to be at war with one another
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as in battle
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
only the latest round in the never-ending class war
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Recent Examples of war
Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The biggest breakthrough, discussed at the end of the meeting, was a meeting between the two warring states that Zelensky had apparently agreed to.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2025
Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
The entry of Russian drones into NATO ally Poland this week highlighted the potential for conflict to spread from its war in Ukraine.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That would then be followed by a trilateral meeting between the two warring presidents and the United States.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The biggest breakthrough, discussed at the end of the meeting, was a meeting between the two warring states that Zelensky had apparently agreed to.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Experts estimate that drones cause anywhere from 70 to 80% of casualties in the Ukraine war.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
The entry of Russian drones into NATO ally Poland this week highlighted the potential for conflict to spread from its war in Ukraine.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for war
Noun
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The message refers to the conflict in Gaza and calls for an end to hostilities.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Children bear the brunt of relentless hostilities and indiscriminate attacks, and are affected by the disregard for ceasefires and peace agreements.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Israel has also bombed Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Yemen in the course of the Gaza conflict.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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If both polls and discussions with my friends are anything to go by, Americans feel forever locked in a state of political conflict.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Republicans were unfazed by Democrats threatening to withhold their votes, accusing them of hypocrisy for condemning GOP efforts to win policy concessions in past funding battles.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The iconic items fit well in this book given how many Avengers don’t feel complete without a gadget or mystical item to carry into battle.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How do Flock cameras help fight crime?—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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These medications can lower the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps fight bacterial infections.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
14 Sep. 2025
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That moment of silence itself soon erupted into House strife, with shouting on the floor.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Against the backdrop of the golden sand dunes in Ninh Thuan province, family strife boils over when a son’s dream to dance to the beat of his own heart pits him against his father’s wishes.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those games include matchups versus the NFC North, AFC North divisional rivalry games versus the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers as well as a late season road showdown against the Buffalo Bills.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Studio beat The Bear for the most wins for a comedy series in a single year, while The Pitt reigned supreme in its rivalry with Severance and Britt Lower pulled an upset in Lead Actress in a Drama over Kathy Bates.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a result, the state contends, its colleges lose out on tens of millions of dollars because of discriminatory requirements.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Entering play on Monday, here’s where every contending team stands with roughly 13 games to go.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was one of the slate of Republicans who called for more transparency around the Jeffrey Epstein files in a rare moment of discord within the party.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, the pair have had a history of discord.—
Erica Marrison,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“War.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/war. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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