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as in competed
to engage in a contest
the two teams, which have long been archrivals, will battle on the court for the state championship
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as in fought
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the two armies battled each other for control of the bridge
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as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must battle hunger and poverty wherever they exist
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Recent Examples of battled
And what is the best course of action for Christian Pulisic, who has battled a lingering calf injury?
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The coverage also included a report on how Altadena residents battled to save their own homes from flames; an overview of the Palisades fire’s massive scale; and an investigation into why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled the deadly fires.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
While Vera battled this husky, Billy caught one on the other side with his blue fly.
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Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
Firefighting crews on Tuesday battled a large fire at an organic recycling plant in Forest Hill that sent black smoke into the sky that could be seen from miles away.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Stewart has battled both thyroid cancer – in the early 2000s, which left him unable to sing for nine months – and prostate cancer in 2017.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Getty Images Key Facts Photos and videos showed dark blue flaps both at the bottom of the pool and floating on the surface, even as the National Park Service battled to get rid of algae, which has reappeared, turning the pool green.
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Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
There’s also a battle for QB3, and while Trevor Siemian missed much of OTAs and minicamp with an undisclosed injury, his veteran presence figures to be a bonus behind Tagovailoa and Penix, each of whom has battled injuries in the past.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
But a major part of Minnesota’s success in the series was KAT’s toughness at holding his ground in the post and pushing Jokic off his spots when the three-time MVP battled for positioning.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The coverage also included a report on how Altadena residents battled to save their own homes from flames; an overview of the Palisades fire’s massive scale; and an investigation into why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled the deadly fires.
—
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
While Vera battled this husky, Billy caught one on the other side with his blue fly.
—
Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
Firefighting crews on Tuesday battled a large fire at an organic recycling plant in Forest Hill that sent black smoke into the sky that could be seen from miles away.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Stewart has battled both thyroid cancer – in the early 2000s, which left him unable to sing for nine months – and prostate cancer in 2017.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Getty Images Key Facts Photos and videos showed dark blue flaps both at the bottom of the pool and floating on the surface, even as the National Park Service battled to get rid of algae, which has reappeared, turning the pool green.
—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
There’s also a battle for QB3, and while Trevor Siemian missed much of OTAs and minicamp with an undisclosed injury, his veteran presence figures to be a bonus behind Tagovailoa and Penix, each of whom has battled injuries in the past.
—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
But a major part of Minnesota’s success in the series was KAT’s toughness at holding his ground in the post and pushing Jokic off his spots when the three-time MVP battled for positioning.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battled
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University of Detroit Mercy student Grace Hanke, who competed as Miss Oakland County, won the crown at Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon.
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All six goals were scored by players who competed in the Premier League in the 2025-26 season.
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Although he was dropped from several projects and his representation, Hammer maintained his innocence and ultimately faced no charges.
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While department stores have broadly struggled during that time, Kohl’s also faced specific issues that contributed to revenue declines.
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As visitors like Fulkerson settled into folding chairs arranged along the same grassy knoll where John Brown and his followers fought their way into the red-brick armory, Kerwin rose, stepped to the microphone and looked out at the crowd gathered before her.
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While the Civil War was fought far from Pittsburgh's streets, its impact can still be found here today — in the graves of arsenal workers, in the medals of hometown heroes, and in the stories preserved for future generations.
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In what is now the desert Southwest, Velarde was born among the remnants of the Spanish empire and lived under the flags of Mexico and Texas; briefly, the Confederacy, though his family opposed it; and finally, under the stars and stripes of the United States of America.
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Many residents have opposed the data centers.
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Patrick contended the camp shouldn't reopen until the flood was fully investigated.
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Administration officials have contended the interim deal is designed to stop hostilities and create a 60-day window for a broader agreement.
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Elsewhere, drivers encountered a very different kind of mess when a tractor-trailer hauling 40,000 pounds of extra-firm tofu crashed off a highway into a ravine in Missouri in March, The New York Times reported.
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The Pew Research Center found that Google users who encountered an AI summary in response to their search term clicked on a link in the search results 8% of the time, compared to 15% of the time when no AI summary was offered.
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Television footage showed black smoke billowing out of windows on the fourth floor, as firefighters combated the fire at the scene.
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That will surely improve with time, but for now, KAT and the Knicks have recognized it and combated it appropriately.
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His last three cutter-drones raced past the frightened spawn siblings to the wall.
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The drivers will compete in authentic IROC Pontiac Firebirds that raced in series competition from 1996 through 2006.
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“Battled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battled. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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