as in field
a place where a battle takes place
wounded soldiers being carried off the battlefield
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Recent Examples of battlefield
In 2024, fiber-optic drones began dominating battlefields, particularly in Kursk.
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David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
His work became a mission of service beyond the battlefield, proof that sacrifice could be transformed into hope for others.
—Jasmine Baehr , Jennifer Griffin, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
These tests simulate real-world battlefield threats, including bullet penetration, exposure to temperatures as high as 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degrees Celsius), extreme cold-weather operation, and vibration and shock resistance.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
That date places Kim's decision to put troops on the ground three weeks after Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Kursk, and two months before North Korean troops were first reported on the battlefield.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
His work became a mission of service beyond the battlefield, proof that sacrifice could be transformed into hope for others.
—Jasmine Baehr , Jennifer Griffin, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
These tests simulate real-world battlefield threats, including bullet penetration, exposure to temperatures as high as 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degrees Celsius), extreme cold-weather operation, and vibration and shock resistance.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
That date places Kim's decision to put troops on the ground three weeks after Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Kursk, and two months before North Korean troops were first reported on the battlefield.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battlefield
Noun
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In California’s strawberry fields, an ICE raid sparked widespread panic and disruption among farmworker communities.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte’s second consecutive 11-play drive halted in the red zone after Harrell led the 49ers down the field with repetitive strikes through the air, finding his favorite target, Javen Nicholas, to set Charlotte up in scoring position.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stablecoins may be next battleground in US-China rivalry Stablecoins could present the next battleground in the US-China rivalry.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The president has been deeply involved in major political contests in the battleground state in recent years, including the last Wisconsin gubernatorial election in 2022.—
Lawrence Andrea,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Lions explicitly ban ticket resales for a profit on Ford Field grounds, according to the team’s website.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The New York Mets lost Saturday and Sunday, so no ground was lost to them in the wild-card standings.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Battlefield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battlefield. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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