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as in fight
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
passing the medical licensing exam was an uphill battle, but she succeeded
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as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
a battle between rival gangs left two people lying dead on the street
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as in field
active fighting during the course of a war
soldiers who desperately wanted to forget the horrors that they had witnessed in battle
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the chess game was a real battle between two of the world's best players
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as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the two armies battled each other for control of the bridge
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as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must battle hunger and poverty wherever they exist
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Recent Examples of battle
Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
The battle to legalize marijuana has played out in state legislatures over the past decade.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Thomas will battle Markeith Williams and Dylan Day to start opposite Poyser.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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Noun
This, after an epic indoor fireworks battle — among other shenanigans — had the place looking like a warzone in videos.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
The battle to legalize marijuana has played out in state legislatures over the past decade.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Verb
At the time, Harry’s grandfather, Prince Philip, battled poor health.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Thomas will battle Markeith Williams and Dylan Day to start opposite Poyser.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battle
Noun
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The court appearance had stalled last month due to a fight over access to a parole document.—
Karim Doumar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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But in his first homily on Friday since being made leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo highlighted the church’s fight against rising atheism.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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But the pause comes amid a backdrop of daily skirmishes, largely by drone warfare.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Not about the economic turmoil from tariffs, any one of the skirmishes playing out abroad, or a surprise shake-up in his White House staff.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Both teams’ trainers joined EMS to get him onto a cart and off the field.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Patrick, 29, and Brady, 47 — who have a history, both on and off the field — snapped a photo together at the exclusive bash, which was held at Carbone Miami on South Beach.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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She is locked in a bitter rivalry with the Bears, whose growing presence and destructive ways threaten the land she is sworn to protect, by any means necessary.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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But their rivalry over money and customers led to a bitter lawsuit in Miami federal court in 2011 that was resolved through a settlement the following year.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Image Brian Zucker, 68, founder and chief executive of Human Capital Research Corporation, has been competing with EAB and RNL for years.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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With Rakhmonov unable to compete at UFC 314, the UFC opted to book Muhammad against Della Maddalena in Montreal.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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During the 1960s and 1970s, groundwater was pumped from the industrial area of Marghera, on the mainland facing into the lagoon.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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The broadcaster has also faced challenges editing Edwards out of popular programmes like Doctor Who, and many live events broadcast by the BBC over the past 20 years.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
Verb
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On his ninth day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to combat antisemitism.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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This product is designed to help combat the signs of aging and promote smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.—
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2 May 2025
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The Motion Picture Association adamantly opposed that idea, and supported the right of other countries to offer film incentives.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The House narrowly approved a spending blueprint that aims to find $1.5 trillion in spending cuts before Trump released his proposal, despite the defections of two Republicans who joined Democrats in opposing the plan.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battle. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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