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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
Over the past 50 years, summits have led to promotion of free trade, cooperation in combating infectious diseases and a concerted, effective counter to authoritarianism around the world.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
At a March hearing on combating scams, senior officials from the FBI and the FTC gently sparred over whose agency was the best place to report scams.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 15 June 2026
The company is grappling with escalating competition from chief rivals Anthropic and Google, faces lawsuits alleging ChatGPT played a role in shootings and suicides and is combatting general consumer backlash against AI.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
This control tactic is especially useful for combating pesky weeds that poke up in cracks in a driveway or sidewalk.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
At a warehouse in Denver's Globeville neighborhood, students are combatting that statistic.
—Mekialaya White, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Courthouse News reported last month that 20 Democratic state attorneys general opted to skip a recent White House roundtable on combatting fraud, claiming the invitation came too late.
—Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Courthouse News reported last month that 20 Democratic state attorneys general — including Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell — opted to skip a recent White House roundtable on combatting fraud, claiming the invitation came too late.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
On June 3, NPR spoke with de Merode — who has been in eastern DRC with the National Park Service since 1993 — to understand the situation and his team's critical role in combating Ebola.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 June 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
At a March hearing on combating scams, senior officials from the FBI and the FTC gently sparred over whose agency was the best place to report scams.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 15 June 2026
The company is grappling with escalating competition from chief rivals Anthropic and Google, faces lawsuits alleging ChatGPT played a role in shootings and suicides and is combatting general consumer backlash against AI.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
This control tactic is especially useful for combating pesky weeds that poke up in cracks in a driveway or sidewalk.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
At a warehouse in Denver's Globeville neighborhood, students are combatting that statistic.
—Mekialaya White, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Courthouse News reported last month that 20 Democratic state attorneys general opted to skip a recent White House roundtable on combatting fraud, claiming the invitation came too late.
—Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Courthouse News reported last month that 20 Democratic state attorneys general — including Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell — opted to skip a recent White House roundtable on combatting fraud, claiming the invitation came too late.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
On June 3, NPR spoke with de Merode — who has been in eastern DRC with the National Park Service since 1993 — to understand the situation and his team's critical role in combating Ebola.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combating
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Trump has shattered diplomatic norms with explicit endorsements, fueling accusations from Mexico and Colombia that Washington is attempting to tilt foreign elections under the guise of fighting drugs.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks — a grim milestone that could affect whether the United States can keep its measles-free designation.—
Devi Shastri,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Others also questioned how much time was allotted for those opposing the project, such as Flojaune Cofer, who is running to replace Serna on the board and appears likely to advance to the November general election.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The video was obviously not received well, and officials at Texas Tech were enduring a tremendous amount of backlash from opposing conference leaders from across the Big 12.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The declaration activates additional city resources and seeks state support as firefighters continue battling flare-ups and lingering smoke from the blaze.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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And this is especially important considering his grandfather, King Charles, has been battling cancer for a few years, and preparations for his father to take the throne sooner or later are already in place.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 June 2026
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Keithly said at the time the business would continue operating with a new chef, countering a statement from Liberda.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The Space Force budget has grown significantly in recent years, and one of its mandates is countering spying and potentially hostile acts by Russian and Chinese spacecraft in these orbits.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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“Combating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combating. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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