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1
as in fought
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a general eager to combat the enemy on his own ground
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2
as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
must marshal all of our resources to combat this disease
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Recent Examples of combated
Long before the creation of DEI departments formally driving pedagogy in public schools, the ADL had proudly hailed itself as an organization that combatted antisemitism and other forms of bigotry.
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Sahar Mustafah
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Sahar Mustafah
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combated
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On his 32-yard rushing touchdown, Pribula fought hard in the pocket before taking off.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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Crews fought the fire for about an hour.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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It was then rebranded to Cholo Power, which some neighbors opposed due to noise and trash issues and concerns over head chef Mario Diaz Herrera.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Her nomination was opposed by most Senate Republicans, and she was approved on a 50-50 vote with the tie broken by then-Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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The employees who sued Lake’s agency throughout the upheaval have battled for money and for the right to keep VOA in operation.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Tri-Lakes Management District in central Wisconsin's Adams County has battled a severe algae problem in its lakes for years.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Local police department statistics show violent crime in Washington has declined in recent years, but Trump has countered, without offering evidence, that the numbers were fudged.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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California officials countered that Singh obtained his license legally after receiving a federal work permit in 2021.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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During tests, the fuel tank withstood pressures of 330 bar while cooled to -196°C using liquid nitrogen.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Bard programs, which train Palestinian liberal arts students and high school teachers, have withstood the Israel-Hamas War.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Combated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combated. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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