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or combatting
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
Homeowners have many tools available for combatting weeds, from preventive practices like mulching and proper plant maintenance, to treatments that target established weeds such as hand-removal and flame-weeders.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
The Justice Department has also rolled back a program aimed at combatting foreign influence campaigns.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2025
What To Know California is not wasting any time in combating what is happening in Texas.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Exercise is crucial for combating chronic diseases, with 80% of heart attacks believed to be preventable through exercise.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
In addition to combating drug trafficking, their presence sends a strong message in the Western Hemisphere.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Three engines and one water tender have been combating the blaze.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The ramp-up — which Republicans say is aimed at combating crime — comes even as the White House negotiated a deal with the DC police department to prevent a full federal takeover.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2025
This large room air purifier is a favorite among Amazon shoppers for combating airborne allergens, germs, and other pollutants like unwanted odors.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
The Justice Department has also rolled back a program aimed at combatting foreign influence campaigns.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2025
What To Know California is not wasting any time in combating what is happening in Texas.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Exercise is crucial for combating chronic diseases, with 80% of heart attacks believed to be preventable through exercise.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
In addition to combating drug trafficking, their presence sends a strong message in the Western Hemisphere.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Three engines and one water tender have been combating the blaze.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The ramp-up — which Republicans say is aimed at combating crime — comes even as the White House negotiated a deal with the DC police department to prevent a full federal takeover.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2025
This large room air purifier is a favorite among Amazon shoppers for combating airborne allergens, germs, and other pollutants like unwanted odors.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combating
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The emotional ballast of the film — Davidson’s bond with Dottie Achenbach (a wonderful Maxine Peake), the mother of one his childhood friends, who is also fighting her own health battles — also suffers from moments of incoherence, but the immense power of that bond goes a long way.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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And while Johnson’s team is still fighting to climb NASCAR’s competitive ladder, results are starting to follow.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their success was even more impressive considering the lack of a complementary wide receiver to prevent opposing secondaries from doubling Lamb.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lewis’ legislation also includes several additional changes to the initiative petition process, such as a ban on foreign adversaries from contributing to or opposing ballot measures.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Newcastle, outside the ‘Big Six’ but battling to get in and mostly clear of PSR troubles, completed each of the four biggest deals by an English club not in that group, signing players from Stuttgart, Forest, Brentford and Villa.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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For those battling severe disease, foundation staffers can work with you one-on-one to fight a denial.—
Lauren Sausser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition to showing off its own drones, China also presented its own high-energy laser weapons meant to be used as part of the country’s system for countering drone attacks, according to Reuters.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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National security issues, particularly in countering Huawei, played a fundamental role in the approval process.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Each Raptor engine must fire in perfect synchronization, maintaining stability during launch while withstanding extreme forces and vibrations.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Part of the problem is that many vulnerable communities lack access to vital financial services, that could otherwise be a lifeline for withstanding shocks and accessing economic opportunities in the wake of climate events.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Combating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combating. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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