fight with

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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During his time with the Pistons, he was known for getting into altercations with opposing players, most recently in February 2026, when he was suspended for seven games following a fight with the Charlotte Hornets. Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 25 June 2026 His witty remarks got big reactions from the festival crowd, while his brutal fight with Bane earned several gasps from the audience. Rafael Motamayor, Variety, 24 June 2026 Water, electricity and communications infrastructure, barely restored after a previous fight with Israel, are out again. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 After a fight with their dragons, Lucerys was killed by Aemond and his dragon Vhagar, which serves as a key moment in escalating the Dance of the Dragons Targaryen civil war. Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fight with

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“Fight with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20with. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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