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Examples of fighter in a Sentence
the debate whether more fighters are needed to bring order to that war-torn country
a program at the community center for training local youths as fighters
Recent Examples of fighter from the Web
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Israel, backed by Egypt, has maintained a blockade on Gaza, saying the measure is needed to prevent the group from smuggling weapons and fighters.
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Its marketing campaigns involve depicting the personal stories of its fighters.
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The company is ramping up production of its F-35 fighter jet to fill an increasing number of orders from the U.S. military and foreign allies.
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The fire fighters found a good quantity of water available, enabling them to save the main portion of the house, after the kitchen had been sprayed with oil and badly charred.
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Both fighters made their weight during Friday's weigh-in.
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Belgium is the Western country with the highest per-capita flow of fighters to ISIS in Syria.
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Being a top-notch UFC fighter isn't just about throwing the perfect jab or uppercut.
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The U.S. Air Force is finalizing technology requirements for a new fighter jet to enter service sometime in the 2030s.
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First Known Use of fighter
13th century
fighter Synonyms
Synonyms
dogface, soldier, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, regular, serviceman, trooper, warriorAntonyms
civilianRelated Words
servicewoman; carabineer (or carabinier), cavalier, cavalryman, cuirassier, dragoon; doughboy, footman, foot soldier, grunt, infantryman; commando, raider; jarhead [slang], marine, ranger; artilleryman, cannoneer, gunner, mortarman, musketeer, rifleman; archer, crossbowman; lancer, pikeman, spearman; Confederate, Continental, Federal, GI, guardsman, militiaman, minuteman; counterguerrilla (also counterguerilla), guerrilla (or guerilla), irregular, paramilitary, partisan (also partizan); combatant, noncombatant; lifer, veteran, warhorse; conscript, draftee, enrollee, recruit; reservist; champion, knight; digger [chiefly Australian & New Zealand], gallowglass, gendarmeFIGHTER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of fighter for English Language Learners
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: a warrior or soldier
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: someone who does not give up : someone who continues fighting or trying
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: a fast airplane that has weapons for destroying enemy aircraft
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