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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
Petro has repeatedly defended his policy, which moves away from a repressive approach and prioritizes reaching agreements with growers of coca leaf - the raw material for cocaine - to encourage them to switch to other crops, pursuing major drug lords and combating money laundering.
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NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
The president has made combating the nation’s drug crisis a central policy focus.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
When asked about the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve in combating inflation, Gen X small business owners again stand out as the most skeptical group.
—Eric Johnson, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Trump has made combating the opioid crisis, particularly the influx of illicit fentanyl, a central focus of his administration's policies.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
He is known around Sacramento for championing LGBT rights, combating climate change, and pushing for fair housing.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Zaslav cited the power of storytelling as a vehicle for combatting the discrimination and violence that the Wiesenthal Center seeks to address.
—William Earl, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
He was thrown into the deep end, already combatting opposing centers such as Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas and Karl-Anthony Towns.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 2025
The benefits of downward dog Downward dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana, is particularly helpful for combatting this spinal compression.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
The president has made combating the nation’s drug crisis a central policy focus.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
When asked about the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve in combating inflation, Gen X small business owners again stand out as the most skeptical group.
—Eric Johnson, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Trump has made combating the opioid crisis, particularly the influx of illicit fentanyl, a central focus of his administration's policies.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
He is known around Sacramento for championing LGBT rights, combating climate change, and pushing for fair housing.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Zaslav cited the power of storytelling as a vehicle for combatting the discrimination and violence that the Wiesenthal Center seeks to address.
—William Earl, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
He was thrown into the deep end, already combatting opposing centers such as Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas and Karl-Anthony Towns.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 2025
The benefits of downward dog Downward dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana, is particularly helpful for combatting this spinal compression.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combating
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That’s after the consumer price index for September inched up but came in below forecasts, clearing the way for the Fed to focus more on the maximum-employment side of its mandate than the inflation-fighting side.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In reality, while the ceasefire has paused fighting and allowed limited humanitarian access, the deal leaves major issues unresolved — including Hamas’ future role, the disarmament question, and the political control of Gaza.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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But some property owners have signed a petition opposing the initiative, which could keep it from going to the Common Council for consideration.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Conservative activist Riley Gaines, known for her advocacy opposing transgender individuals in women’s sports, has been appointed to the Sumner County Library Board.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead of a tie game, the Leafs were battling for a loose puck.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Swift is keeping her giving streak going by donating a life-changing chunk of change to Lilah, a 2-year-old Swiftie who’s battling brain cancer.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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While the Nazis were focused on the race with the United States, and the Americans preoccupied with countering the Nazi efforts, the Soviets were concerned first and foremost with the hostile capitalist West.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Art and Commerce The Vuitton stand at Art Basel is likewise dominated by an eight-meter-high sculpture of an octopus, inspired by Chinese lanterns, which Murakami described as a way of countering potential criticism of his ongoing practice of blurring his art practice with his brand collaborations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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What most people know about the classic snake plant is that reputation for withstanding neglect.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Swearing at myself, not withstanding.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Combating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combating. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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