antiwar

Definition of antiwarnext

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Recent Examples of antiwar Nevertheless, he was compelled to speak and take an antiwar position. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 And antiwar voters will be radicalized by the dearth of democratic means to effect change. Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026 Avi Steinberg’s Grace Paley situates the celebrated Jewish-American author within her literary and political context, spotlighting Paley’s roles in feminist activism, antiwar efforts, and anti-imperialist advocacy. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025 Over time, the antiwar faction on the right would grow under the influence of leaders like Congressman Ron Paul and others. John Seiler, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025 That feeling of closeness, a physical proximity paired with a deep moral disconnect, is a broader metaphor for those in Russia with antiwar views. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025 The Raging Grannies were a mainstay at antiwar and antinuclear demonstrations in the early 2000s, easily recognizable with their colorful costumes and witty songs. Anya M. Galli Robertson, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025 The nation was just learning about the FBI spying on the civil rights and antiwar movements as well as the CIA’s attempts to assassinate or overthrow various foreign heads of state, and those abuses led to a congressional backlash. Max Boot, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025 Trump came face to face with activists from the grassroots antiwar group Code Pink, according to a video clip shared on X. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiwar
Adjective
  • Despite their dramatic appearance, Arizona tarantulas are shy and nonaggressive.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Never run or make any loud noises or sudden movements, as this could startle these creatures, which are typically nonaggressive until frightened.
    Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024
Adjective
  • This neutral boundary-setting phrase avoids unnecessary over-explaining.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Up against one of the game’s best servers, the 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, Świątek’s lack of a release valve in tight moments and access to free points in more neutral ones led to a 7-5, 6-1 quarterfinal defeat.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026

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“Antiwar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiwar. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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