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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
Stojaković battled a knee sprain in the preseason and a high ankle sprain in February.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The countries that qualified include several that have battled openly — and in some cases literally — with Israel, such as Iran, Turkey and South Africa.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Berchimas, a homegrown Charlotte FC prospect, battled injury last season but was marvelous off the bench Wednesday.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Klonowski is an alternate, Guiser has battled injuries and Archer did not qualify.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The Heat battled hard to try to survive playing without Adebayo for most of Tuesday’s game, but ultimately couldn’t close the door on the Hornets.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Moncada, 30, battled injuries throughout his career and last year, his first season with the Angels.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Outside mainland China, Evergrande’s liquidators have battled in court to freeze offshore assets of the founder and his ex-spouse in a struggle to claw back $6 billion in dividends and remuneration paid to Hui and other former executives.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
But the Pioneers battled back, with freshman Clarke Caswell tipping in a pass with just under three minutes left to force overtime.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The countries that qualified include several that have battled openly — and in some cases literally — with Israel, such as Iran, Turkey and South Africa.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Berchimas, a homegrown Charlotte FC prospect, battled injury last season but was marvelous off the bench Wednesday.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Klonowski is an alternate, Guiser has battled injuries and Archer did not qualify.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The Heat battled hard to try to survive playing without Adebayo for most of Tuesday’s game, but ultimately couldn’t close the door on the Hornets.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Moncada, 30, battled injuries throughout his career and last year, his first season with the Angels.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Outside mainland China, Evergrande’s liquidators have battled in court to freeze offshore assets of the founder and his ex-spouse in a struggle to claw back $6 billion in dividends and remuneration paid to Hui and other former executives.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
But the Pioneers battled back, with freshman Clarke Caswell tipping in a pass with just under three minutes left to force overtime.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battled
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More than 60 local athletes competed at Arcadia against some of the fastest high school runners in the country.—
Jenna Parsio,
Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Matt Riddle, who competed in two WrestleManias, is one of many outstanding talents heading to Las Vegas during WrestleMania Week in April to headline two shows from two top indie promotions from South Florida, both companies making their Sin City debuts.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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That moment, over a quarter of a century in the making, came in December 2025 when Tiffani McInnis—flanked by supporters—faced her mother's killer in a courtroom.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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During its high-stakes re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion capsule faced extreme temperatures nearing 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, many judges have fought many of his unconstitutional acts.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah have fought several wars and have been fighting on and off since the day after the start of the Gaza war.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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And our intervention happened despite a president who promised no regime change and who was opposed to starting new wars.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Peninsula Community Planning Board, a local advisory group to the city on land-use issues, has opposed the project, as have the Point Loma Association and Point Loma Assembly.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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In response, company representatives contended the Park Service had no basis to require permits or a new plan of operations because the activities were already authorized under existing approvals issued by the Bureau of Land Management in 1985, the correspondence states.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some speakers during a PUC hearing contended that Xcel chooses to cut power during high winds to avoid getting sued.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Outrage quickly ensued as Angelenos encountered both technical difficulties and sky-high prices for even non-marquee events, with many lower-bowl seats going for multiple hundreds of dollars and in some cases, thousands.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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Environmental authorities in Colombia say the mammals pose a threat to villagers who have encountered them in farms and rivers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the midst of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, TNG also combated racial discrimination in the news industry in hiring and promotion.—
Errol Salamon,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Mar. 2026
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Catholic and Lutheran churches and mutual benefit societies preserved cultural heritage, combated isolation and shaped the new state’s religious culture for generations.—
Daniel Cueto-Villalobos,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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The measure cleared the Senate by voice vote, without a formal roll call, as Congress raced to meet a Monday deadline.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the Avs raced to a historic 31-2-7 start, there were some mixed results in the second half of the season.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Battled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battled. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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