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as in fighting
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a general eager to combat the enemy on his own ground
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2
as in opposing
to strive to reduce or eliminate
must marshal all of our resources to combat this disease
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Recent Examples of combating
While law enforcement officials said they were unified in their approach to combating crime during the 2026 FIFA World Cup that begins this month in Los Angeles, one topic jumped out as a security concern — drones.
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Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Besides combating fungal issues and warding off pests, milk can enhance soil health by introducing calcium, proteins, and natural sugars that feed beneficial microbes.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
One potential way of combating such AI fabrications is with AI.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
In addition to hydrating hair and combating dryness, this mask is fantastic for smoothing frizz and making hair more manageable.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Expansion of salary arbitration eligibility and rules aimed at combating service-time manipulation.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Legendary actress Julie Andrews made a rare appearance for a charity event in Arizona dedicated to combating Parkinson's disease.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Erin West, founder of Operation Shamrock, an organization focused on combating the scam industry, explained the technology in an interview with ABC News San Francisco station KGO.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Post-Emergent Herbicides Although there are herbicides that are specifically formulated to kill grassy weeds, combating unwanted grass with herbicides should be your last resort.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Besides combating fungal issues and warding off pests, milk can enhance soil health by introducing calcium, proteins, and natural sugars that feed beneficial microbes.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
One potential way of combating such AI fabrications is with AI.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
In addition to hydrating hair and combating dryness, this mask is fantastic for smoothing frizz and making hair more manageable.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Expansion of salary arbitration eligibility and rules aimed at combating service-time manipulation.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Legendary actress Julie Andrews made a rare appearance for a charity event in Arizona dedicated to combating Parkinson's disease.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Erin West, founder of Operation Shamrock, an organization focused on combating the scam industry, explained the technology in an interview with ABC News San Francisco station KGO.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Post-Emergent Herbicides Although there are herbicides that are specifically formulated to kill grassy weeds, combating unwanted grass with herbicides should be your last resort.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combating
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Now, Troiano said, his organization is focused on fighting bills in about a dozen states that would close party primaries to independent voters.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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The Hema and Lendu ethnic groups have been fighting over land and minerals in the gold-rich province of Ituri since the Second Congo War in the late 1990s and early 2000s.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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If the goal kick is not taken before the end of that countdown, a corner kick will be awarded to the opposing team.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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To date, more than 5,500 filmmakers, actors and other Hollywood professionals have signed an open letter opposing the deal.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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The Dawgs are battling Rutgers, Kansas, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest for his commitment at this time.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Race-car drivers compete against opponents while simultaneously battling physics, speed, exhaustion and the possibility of catastrophe.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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In his victory speech, Qualls, who pitched himself as an outsider countering the party establishment, said the party should rally together to defeat the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party in November.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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The more aggressive military approach will be aimed at countering Hezbollah’s drone threat, the source said, which includes fiber-optic drones, a threat Israel has struggled to deal with.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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“Combating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combating. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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