1
as in aggressiveness
an inclination to fight or quarrel
though the dogs have a reputation for aggression, many of their owners insist they make gentle pets
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as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
diplomats warned that any aggression by either side could easily turn into a full-scale war
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Recent Examples of aggression
Cuban leaders have condemned the move as seeking to justify US aggression against the island.
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Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
How can a country under aggression be the one that needs to take steps or make concessions?
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Research shows that students in RULER schools demonstrate less bullying and aggression after one year.
—Marc Brackett, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Sharing a smile even reduces activation in your brain’s emotion and threat processing center (the amygdala) which ultimately reduces feelings of anger and aggression.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
How can a country under aggression be the one that needs to take steps or make concessions?
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Research shows that students in RULER schools demonstrate less bullying and aggression after one year.
—Marc Brackett, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Sharing a smile even reduces activation in your brain’s emotion and threat processing center (the amygdala) which ultimately reduces feelings of anger and aggression.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggression
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Cole took advantage of the Rays’ aggressiveness, ramping up his off-speed usage the second time through the order.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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While an immediate trade is unlikely, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has shown early aggressiveness before.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Each one would need to stock more interceptors and operate with escort ships to fend off attacks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The first-half diagnosis The strangest part of San Diego’s sophomore season is that the attack has not collapsed.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Ashley Pruitt is one of 13 service members killed in action since hostilities with Iran began in late February.—
Tara Copp The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2026
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In other words, moments of warmth, humor, validation or affection need to outnumber moments of hostility or annoyance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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When the Kurdish forces started to falter in the assault, Wheeler stepped up and took charge of the situation in order to turn the tide.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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His latest book tells the story of the censorship of art and the assault against the National Endowment for the Arts in the late 20th century.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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Yet, when all is said and done, Villa have managed to qualify for the Champions League and win the Europa League, in defiance of concerns about the strength and depth of their squad.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Her latest collection, Storm, embraces life’s unpredictability with quiet defiance, capturing the beauty of surrender, movement and transformation.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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It was captured by Russian forces in the early months of the offensive in 2022.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Kalshi is mounting its own offensive, launching an ad campaign and lobbying effort, seeking to distinguish itself from Polymarket and defend itself against allegations.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The larger federal action was still a budget-and-eligibility fight dressed up in the language of reform.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Congress, not the budget, had the last word Behind the single lease sat a much larger fight.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The Red Sox offense as a whole has played better recently.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The California Constitution defines a large number of offenses where bail can be denied outright, among them rape, burglary and arson.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Aggression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggression. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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