fight with
phrasal verb
fought with; fighting with; fights with
1
: to fight against (someone or something)
He fought with his wife over/about money.
The U.S. fought with Germany in World Wars I and II.
He fought with several worthy opponents.
2
: to fight on the same side as (someone or something)
The U.S. fought (together) with the Soviet Union in World War II.
3
: to fight by using (something, such as a weapon)
They were fighting with knives.
They fought with their fists.
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For the first time ever, fans can come to Meta Apex and experience UFC fights with interactive VR, AI, and wearable technology.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Shortly after my birth, my mother was diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer that science fights with valor and often victory today, but that was then a death sentence.
—Dr. Ashley Alker, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Garcia came into that fight with physical problems, suffered an injury during training camp and underwent surgery on his right hand after the fight, which kept him out of the ring for months.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Part of the dustup involved House leaders fighting with DeSantis about issues such as property taxes, spending by his agencies and the Hope Florida program, which has been a priority of First Lady Casey DeSantis.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Shortly after my birth, my mother was diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer that science fights with valor and often victory today, but that was then a death sentence.
—Dr. Ashley Alker, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Garcia came into that fight with physical problems, suffered an injury during training camp and underwent surgery on his right hand after the fight, which kept him out of the ring for months.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Part of the dustup involved House leaders fighting with DeSantis about issues such as property taxes, spending by his agencies and the Hope Florida program, which has been a priority of First Lady Casey DeSantis.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Fight with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20with. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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