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as in to battle
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a proud people who have fiercely fought all invaders of their homeland
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as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
if you kids continue to fight, I'm turning this car around and we're heading back home!
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as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
I tried to fight the temptation to eat another cookie—and lost
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as in battle
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
a troubled youth who got into one fight after another
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as in struggle
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
the mayoral candidate pledged to lead a successful fight to improve the city's schools
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as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel
a tough, streetwise kid with a lot of fight in him
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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the couple have their share of fights, but they quickly get over them
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Recent Examples of fight
Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
The game was not yet two minutes old when gloves hit the ice and Foligno fought Philadelphia’s Nicolas Deslauriers in the neutral zone.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The purpose of the meeting was to brief the staffers on the center’s latest policy fight — an attempt to build the case for the use of impoundment.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
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The administration also faces some political pressure, particularly from advocates for special education, who are working to mobilize parents to lobby members of Congress to fight the changes.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
The game was not yet two minutes old when gloves hit the ice and Foligno fought Philadelphia’s Nicolas Deslauriers in the neutral zone.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
While Kansas City is without a doubt favored to win this week's game, the Raiders are not going to go down without a fight.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The purpose of the meeting was to brief the staffers on the center’s latest policy fight — an attempt to build the case for the use of impoundment.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fight
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Lakisha battled and beat breast cancer when Mitchell was in high school.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Chicago has emerged as a focal point in the national debate, with the city's leadership vocally opposing federal immigration crackdowns and raids.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gallrein, who Trump endorsed after months of calling for someone to oppose Massie, ran for the Kentucky state Senate District 7 seat in 2024, but lost the Republican primary to fellow Navy SEAL Aaron Reed.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Oct. 2025
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His sons, who compete as The Usos and Solo Sikoa, as well as his nephew Roman Reigns, have continued his legacy as central figures in WWE.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Dolce Vita Notice Sneakers Colorful sneakers aren’t going anywhere, and these bold lavender and orange kicks from Dolce Vita are an easy gateway into the trend with a far more manageable price point than other competing options.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The pair bicker and bond their way through the whimsical Panda Kingdom, a vibrant world that blends the everyday with the extraordinary, carrying animals and humans alike into something at once magical and mundane.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Roberts and Tim Robbins play American journalists in Paris who lose their luggage and bicker over a hotel room and then wind up in bed together.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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For a full display, the set includes 12 bundles of flowers with brown faux eucalyptus leaves, and each piece is made from artificial silk and plastic designed to resist fading and damage from the sun and other weather conditions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a killer hiding in the woods, a guy who gets you in your dreams is literally impossible to hide from, and watching our plucky heroine Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) trying to resist sleep presents a new kind of awful torture.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Amazon Prime commentator Kirk Herbstreit said as a guess at Rodgers' response to Jones, as footage of the sideline near-skirmish played for viewers.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The decision was the latest skirmish in a years-long political and legal wrangle over voting requirements for local tax increase proposals.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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While the Blues’ defensive struggles certainly can be pinned on one player, rookie Logan Mailloux is fighting it.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, the Brit had been open about his struggles with alcohol, drugs and depression.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Neuroscience also reveals how collective memory and leadership dynamics can steer a society toward increasing aggression or maintaining peace.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tyrer had the insidious condition caused by repetitive head trauma and known to cause aggression, mood swings, depression and paranoia.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Fight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fight. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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