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1
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
Meanwhile, central banks must find a balance between boosting growth and combating inflation, while uneven monetary policy among countries could trigger greater regional inequality.
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
This activity included combating Falun Gong, a spiritual practice banned in China, and supporters of Taiwanese independence.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Dozens of arrests have been announced in Riverside County on the heels of a year-long law enforcement operation focusing on combating child exploitation, according to prosecutors.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 12 May 2026
These types of images, and the vast array of data collected by Earth-observing missions like Landsat, help to support agriculture and farmers, scientists combatting climate change, and more.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Third places are crucial for combating loneliness by providing a free (or relatively inexpensive) environment to relax, connect, and socialize.
—Ashlee Gadd, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The organization, whose core mission is combating political extremism, argues fiscal crises historically create the conditions for radical political actors to gain traction.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, Purdue itself would cease to exist and be replaced by a new company, Knoa Pharma, with a board appointed by the states and an aim of combating the opioid crisis.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, Purdue itself would cease to exist and be replaced by a new company, Knoa Pharma, with a board appointed by the states and an aim of combating the opioid crisis.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
This activity included combating Falun Gong, a spiritual practice banned in China, and supporters of Taiwanese independence.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Dozens of arrests have been announced in Riverside County on the heels of a year-long law enforcement operation focusing on combating child exploitation, according to prosecutors.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 12 May 2026
These types of images, and the vast array of data collected by Earth-observing missions like Landsat, help to support agriculture and farmers, scientists combatting climate change, and more.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Third places are crucial for combating loneliness by providing a free (or relatively inexpensive) environment to relax, connect, and socialize.
—Ashlee Gadd, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The organization, whose core mission is combating political extremism, argues fiscal crises historically create the conditions for radical political actors to gain traction.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, Purdue itself would cease to exist and be replaced by a new company, Knoa Pharma, with a board appointed by the states and an aim of combating the opioid crisis.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, Purdue itself would cease to exist and be replaced by a new company, Knoa Pharma, with a board appointed by the states and an aim of combating the opioid crisis.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combating
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After fighting valiantly to ward off injury, the horse was euthanized in 2007, his courageous battle forever remembered at Churchill Downs, where his statue stands outside of Gate 1.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Moscow's troops have been fighting in Ukraine for well over four years - longer than the Soviet involvement, from 1941-45, in what Russians refer to as the Great Patriotic War.—
Guy Faulconbridge,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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When an opposing superstar is cooking, which can happen in the playoffs, their firepower becomes an issue.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Ashlee Casey with the Sacramento Water Forum said that opposing groups including environmentalists, developers, farmers and cities have all reached an agreement on how to best use water that's released from Folsom Dam and flows down the American River.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Video from the scene shows firefighters battling large flames and heavy smoke.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Grant and Oklahoma freshman Kendall Wells have hit homers at a blistering pace and are battling to close the season with the NCAA home run title.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The event was led by Joint Interagency Task Force 401, a Pentagon unit focused on countering small drone threats and coordinating efforts between government agencies.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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The deal with Microsoft was seen as a symbol of strengthening relations between Kenya and the US, with Washington keen on countering Chinese influence in East Africa.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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“Combating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combating. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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