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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belligerents
Noun
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Israel's ensuing offensive in Gaza has killed more than 72,000 Palestinians, including combatants and civilians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026 -
Israel’s ensuing offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed more than 72,000 Palestinians, including combatants and civilians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Two Israeli soldiers were killed in separate incidents, according to their military.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Strikers viewed militiamen and soldiers as strikebreakers, and with the arrival of troops in Chicago, the violence escalated dramatically, as did civilian deaths.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Belligerents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belligerents. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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