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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
Because the first sign of the zodiac is ruled by Mars, the planet of action and aggression, kids with an Aries influence tend to be hotheaded and leap before looking, which can lead to head-butting and accidents.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Impulsive behavior, aggression, emotional instabiliity and substance misuse are also symptoms of the disease.
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Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Authorities said this mountain lion showed no signs of aggression and was not associated with any reports of wildlife conflict.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
His relentlessness and aggression with and without possession will be an asset to any top team.
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David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for aggression
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Impulsive behavior, aggression, emotional instabiliity and substance misuse are also symptoms of the disease.
—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Authorities said this mountain lion showed no signs of aggression and was not associated with any reports of wildlife conflict.
—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
His relentlessness and aggression with and without possession will be an asset to any top team.
—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggression
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Dillon Thieneman’s speed Since draft night in April, Thieneman has been lauded for his combination of speed, instincts and aggressiveness.
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This is a lineup structured to thrive with a small-ball approach — high batting average, chaos and aggressiveness on the basepaths, and manufacturing runs.
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The Kerch road and rail crossing, opened by Putin in 2018, has been the target of previous Ukrainian attacks.
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Two other individuals survived that attack, the military said.
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The accord called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon.
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The memorandum of understanding calls for an end to all hostilities, including in Lebanon, where Israeli forces have been fighting Hezbollah.
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According to Holtz, Whittingham was charged with murder, first-degree assault, first-degree assault on an elderly person and home invasion.
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Atanas Hristev, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon late last month, according to court records.
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But the results also suggested that in an earlier era, dark energy could have grown stronger, in seeming defiance of the law of energy conservation.
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Instead, Defendants appear to be actively undermining the restoration of the Kennedy Center’s name, in a petty act of defiance.
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Tech companies have turned on the charm offensive in a bid to turn the tide.
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At the heart of the battle will be Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) and his fleet, fighting to repel the offensive led by Tyland Lannister (Jefferson Hall) and the forces of the Triarchy.
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Chicago police said that an argument between the victim and another male turned into a fight when the male pulled out a gun and shot the victim.
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In the room next door, Aaresh plays video games with his friend, like any other 12-year-old boy, taking a break from his homework and studying for a French exam, and oblivious to how his parents’ fight could change his life and those of others like him.
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As its offense gained confidence, Scotland turned away two more Moroccan scoring bids, with Hendry sliding to deflect a Sabiri dangerous shot off the crossbar and Gunn rejecting an El Khannouss header off a corner kick.
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The ceiling of this roster is one where Flagg has the ball in his hands, initiating the offense as a point forward.
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“Aggression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggression. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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