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as in to battle
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a proud people who have fiercely fought all invaders of their homeland
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as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
if you kids continue to fight, I'm turning this car around and we're heading back home!
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as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
I tried to fight the temptation to eat another cookie—and lost
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as in battle
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
a troubled youth who got into one fight after another
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as in struggle
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
the mayoral candidate pledged to lead a successful fight to improve the city's schools
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as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel
a tough, streetwise kid with a lot of fight in him
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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the couple have their share of fights, but they quickly get over them
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Recent Examples of fight
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
And, in the mid-1770s, that traveler might also hear talk of revolution, men recruiting others to join the militia fighting the British, even revolutionaries meeting in secret.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
This doesn’t have to be a fight between charter schools and traditional public schools.
—Jacquelyn Martell, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Most of the Beach’s elderly citizens neither fight the future nor embrace it.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
And, in the mid-1770s, that traveler might also hear talk of revolution, men recruiting others to join the militia fighting the British, even revolutionaries meeting in secret.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
The first 20 minutes featured a fight between heavyweights Ross Johnston and Luke Schenn as well as some stellar goaltending from Dostál during a Jets power play, including an athletic cross-crease stop on Connor.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
This doesn’t have to be a fight between charter schools and traditional public schools.
—Jacquelyn Martell, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
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But despite the loss, Lucas was pleased with the way several of the players for the Golden Hawks (2-1) came through in the clutch and how the team battled back after falling behind 6-1.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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With God’s help, Andrew has battled back from the edge of death.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Based on similar moral panics among Democratic politicos proposing bans on new data center development from Oregon to Georgia, the Left seems ready to unite to oppose AI because of its extraordinary potential for economic productivity.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The proposal faced pushback from Councilmember Steve Goble, who said his constituents would likely oppose putting a dispensary in their neighborhood.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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There have been two competing bipartisan housing bills — the Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act and the House’s Housing for the 21st Century Act.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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More than 8,000 athletes competed across the four events in 2025, and Little Rock Marathon Race Director Geneva Lamm says there are more than 12,000 registered for this year's festivities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Her grandparents are constantly bickering, worn down by the pressures of keeping the family hotel afloat.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The choice not to pick a team has left fans bickering with each other.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Alfredo Muñoz has multiple prior arrests for burglary, assault, vehicle theft and weapons and drug offenses as well as resisting arrest, according to court records.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Clintons initially strongly resisted the subpoenas from the committee and vowed to mount a legal fight if necessary.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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That adjective would not apply to a public skirmish between the president of the university and the consultant that conducted the study commissioned by the university.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Will Ser Duncan suffer any repercussions for having inspired such a bloody and damaging skirmish?—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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The decline of perks, on top of teachers’ financial struggles, may be contributing to burnout at public schools.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The struggle of this transit is patience — or the lack thereof.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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This is a deliberate choice of aggression when diplomacy and security were within reach.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Don’t yell at your cat or punish it, as this can lead to aggression and other behavioral problems.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Fight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fight. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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