1
as in war
a lack of agreement or harmony
that troubled household seems to be almost constantly in a state of warfare
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
companies engaged in constant warfare for dominance in the market for smart phones and tablets
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of warfare
Just as orbiting surveillance satellites have revolutionized everything from surface warfare to intelligence to diplomacy, new intelligent underwater platforms could soon do the same to the world's oceans.
—
David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Speaking at the annual defense summit Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth stressed Washington’s resolve to bolster defense capabilities at a time when regional warfare has flared up around the world, including Russia’s war in Ukraine and the military conflict in Gaza.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 May 2025
New Delhi hoped that a punitive response, backed by the threat of economic coercion, might discourage Pakistan from engaging in proxy warfare.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2025
The exercises were designed, NATO said, to hone their skills, military capabilities and cooperation for extreme cold weather warfare.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for warfare
David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Speaking at the annual defense summit Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth stressed Washington’s resolve to bolster defense capabilities at a time when regional warfare has flared up around the world, including Russia’s war in Ukraine and the military conflict in Gaza.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 May 2025
New Delhi hoped that a punitive response, backed by the threat of economic coercion, might discourage Pakistan from engaging in proxy warfare.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2025
The exercises were designed, NATO said, to hone their skills, military capabilities and cooperation for extreme cold weather warfare.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for warfare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warfare
Noun
-
In 2016 the pair released some in-progress footage from the film, in which Ophuls journeys to Tel Aviv in the midst of the war to interview Israelis, including West Bank settler leaders, and other pro-Israel visitors who espouse racist views on camera.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
-
Trump vowed to end the war in Ukraine on the campaign trail, but so far has seen little to no progress toward that goal since taking office four months ago.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
Noun
-
How can the club improve its image around the world, where international fans are less concerned with local rivalries?—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
-
This is also a historic rivalry, so that's why so many people are tuning in.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Noun
-
Image His support for Mr. Trump has led Tesla’s sales to plummet and has caused strife within his companies, as some employees have taken the rare step of speaking out against their chief executive’s political activity.—
Theodore Schleifer,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
-
In 1961-1962, the U.S. political climate was icy, amid escalating strife with the Soviet Union, but there was a warmth emanating from the burgeoning counterculture movement.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
-
Recently, a German court quietly ended a landmark legal battle that had spanned nearly a decade.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
-
Fires and recovery Crews battle fire burning in Pala, evacuations underway in northern San Diego County.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
-
Gone was the discord and rudeness that is often synonymous with the Big Apple.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
-
Evidently, the discord stemmed from their division of labor.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Barry Keoghan is sharing something deeply personal about his struggle with sobriety.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
-
But that progress on paper does not mean the struggle is over.—
Danaya Wilson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
On April 10, tariffs on nearly all Chinese imports, including fireworks, climbed as high as 145% as a tit-for-tat trade conflict between China and the United States escalated.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
-
President Donald Trump lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing to attack Ukraine while talks are ongoing between the two countries to find an end to the ongoing conflict.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
Noun
-
For Case, the Welsh race in mid-May was her first big competition since the summer of 2022: the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run in Colorado.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
30 May 2025
-
The Diamond League was the premier series of competition in the sport for a long time and still holds that title due to its longevity and structure.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warfare. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share