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or combatting
1
as in fighting
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a general eager to combat the enemy on his own ground
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2
as in opposing
to strive to reduce or eliminate
must marshal all of our resources to combat this disease
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Recent Examples of combating
In contrast, one of the Biden administration’s first acts in 2021 was to formally task its agencies with combating anti-LGBTQ legislation globally.
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Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Like those projects, The Sherwood will work Our Path Home, a consortium of organizations combatting homelessness, identify and aid future residents.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Each pie costs $23, $20 during happy hour, with $1 for every pizza sold on Pi Day going to local organizations combatting hunger.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
To counter the incoming strikes, Ukraine developed a low-cost interceptor drone, along with other air defenses and sensors, turning itself into the premier expert in combating Shaheds.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2026
Hefets’ detainments were part of a national policy toward antisemitism, defined over decades in the shadow of the Holocaust and sharpened recently under the helm of Felix Klein, the first federal commissioner for combating antisemitism.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Maintaining a healthy lawn is the first step to combating weeds, but sometimes additional control strategies are needed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Harry Taylor first founded Othership alongside his wife and friends to create a space that incorporated the wellness trend while combating that isolation.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Or could this be our finest hour in terms of combatting these new forms of pollution.
—Big Think, 7 Mar. 2026
Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Like those projects, The Sherwood will work Our Path Home, a consortium of organizations combatting homelessness, identify and aid future residents.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Each pie costs $23, $20 during happy hour, with $1 for every pizza sold on Pi Day going to local organizations combatting hunger.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
To counter the incoming strikes, Ukraine developed a low-cost interceptor drone, along with other air defenses and sensors, turning itself into the premier expert in combating Shaheds.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2026
Hefets’ detainments were part of a national policy toward antisemitism, defined over decades in the shadow of the Holocaust and sharpened recently under the helm of Felix Klein, the first federal commissioner for combating antisemitism.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Maintaining a healthy lawn is the first step to combating weeds, but sometimes additional control strategies are needed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Harry Taylor first founded Othership alongside his wife and friends to create a space that incorporated the wellness trend while combating that isolation.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Or could this be our finest hour in terms of combatting these new forms of pollution.
—Big Think, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combating
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The Nuggets have been fighting one battle after another for the last week, facing four Western Conference playoff teams in four different cities.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Coalitions of national and local news organizations, including The Associated Press, have been fighting to preserve media access in the case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are eager to put Democrats on record opposing the bill’s hallmark components, including proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a national standard for photo IDs at the ballot box.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rather, they are required to provide such opportunities if legally qualified opposing candidates request it.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Artemi Panarin and Taylor Ward also scored for the Kings (27-24-15), who are battling the San José Sharks, Seattle Kraken and the Nashville Predators for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Indiana, like other states, is battling a teacher shortage.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli cited data countering predictions that GLP-1 drugs would reduce interest in sweets.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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In recent days, the Ukrainians have stepped forward with offers to provide their expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones, which have attacked targets around the Gulf region.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Combating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combating. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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