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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Suddenly, the Bears found themselves in a Vegas street fight with two incredibly green offensive tackles still learning to compete on the NFL level.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Polis has sought to avoid public fights with the federal government over immigration, unlike his more publicly defiant counterparts in Illinois and California.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
There are millions of boxing fans that will now be able to watch competitive fights with up-and-coming boxers as well as the biggest stars in the sport.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, a number of the president’s legal fights with the media remain unresolved or have been thrown out of court.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Polis has sought to avoid public fights with the federal government over immigration, unlike his more publicly defiant counterparts in Illinois and California.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
There are millions of boxing fans that will now be able to watch competitive fights with up-and-coming boxers as well as the biggest stars in the sport.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, a number of the president’s legal fights with the media remain unresolved or have been thrown out of court.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Fight with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20with. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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