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as in warrior
a person engaged in military service
the debate whether more fighters are needed to bring order to that war-torn country
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as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
a program at the community center for training local youths as fighters
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as in defendant
a person who takes part in a dispute
kept the two fighters apart until they had calmed down and could talk sensibly
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Recent Examples of fighter
White House communications director Steven Cheung dodged a question about Hokit’s comments at the fight, pivoting to praising the fighter.
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Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
Scenes of fighters warming up inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building were streamed on Paramount+.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 15 June 2026
In professional wrestling, the fallen fighter plays his role.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
After Iran shot down a U.S. drone, fighter aircraft destroyed Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two attack drones that threatened ships in transit, Central Command said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
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Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
Scenes of fighters warming up inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building were streamed on Paramount+.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 15 June 2026
In professional wrestling, the fallen fighter plays his role.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
After Iran shot down a U.S. drone, fighter aircraft destroyed Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two attack drones that threatened ships in transit, Central Command said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fighter
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Blood drives like the one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit aren't just increasing the general blood supply, but also the supply to treat those living with the disease, also known as warriors.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Over the past decade, Osees have reinvented themselves as prog-metal warriors, hardcore agitators, and synth-punk freaks, investing each new permutation with the same degree of blitzkrieg aggression.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
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At Amazon’s Upfront event in New York City in May, Lonnie Ali and Jordan introduced Jaalen Best, who will play Clay/Muhammad Ali in the boxer’s formative years.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Kai Parham plays Ali’s brother and fellow boxer Rudy.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Under the current law, judges must presume mental illness was a factor if a defendant with a legitimate diagnosis seeks diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Coleman, Carter's co-defendant, was arrested by Murfreesboro Police SWAT officers at his home in Murfreesboro.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Four Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon overnight Friday in the first Israeli deaths since the signing of the Iran ceasefire deal.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Civilians in the area have not been instructed to evacuate but have faced checkpoints and tension, with occasional clashes between Israeli soldiers and villagers.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Galen, known as the father of modern medicine, started out as a doctor for gladiators—the equivalent of a residency on The Pitt.—
Cullen Murphy,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Kell Olson, an attorney with Lambda Legal, argued on behalf of the plaintiffs, and said despite lawmakers’ arguments, this ban doesn’t make anyone in Idaho safer.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
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Lawsuits brought by some cities and other plaintiffs challenging a 2025 rule resulted in courts placing some changes on hold.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Song of the Samurai is based on a popular manga series and tells the story of Toshizo Hijikata, a street brawler who makes a living selling medicine for his family.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Paul returned to the ring in June against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, son of the legendary Mexican brawler.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Both were part of Richmond’s circle, and both were ready to debate an idea without deleting the debater.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Not focusing on data can drive a traditional debater crazy.—
Lisa Pavia-Higel,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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“Fighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fighter. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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