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as in soldiers
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 boxers
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 defendants
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 fighters
Qatari fighters shot down two Iranian bombers.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Listen to me, especially you, and especially CNN, and the secretary of defense, cares deeply about our war fighters and our men and women in uniform.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Six years later, Hezbollah fighters launched a massive cross-border attack, triggering an Israeli response.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
More bombers and more fighters are arriving just today.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Thirty years ago, Cuban MiG fighters shot down two single-engine planes belonging to Brothers to the Rescue and killed three Americans and one permanent resident, according to the Miami Herald archives.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
His Minnesota coach, Rashel Malik, described Munoz-Pederson as one of his best fighters — a hungry student who was equally talented and hardworking.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Al-Hol, along with other detention centers throughout the country, housed Islamic State fighters and their families.
—Colin P. Clarke, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Royce Williams, who shot down four Soviet MiG fighters in a Korean War encounter that was kept secret for almost 40 years.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Listen to me, especially you, and especially CNN, and the secretary of defense, cares deeply about our war fighters and our men and women in uniform.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Six years later, Hezbollah fighters launched a massive cross-border attack, triggering an Israeli response.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
More bombers and more fighters are arriving just today.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Thirty years ago, Cuban MiG fighters shot down two single-engine planes belonging to Brothers to the Rescue and killed three Americans and one permanent resident, according to the Miami Herald archives.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
His Minnesota coach, Rashel Malik, described Munoz-Pederson as one of his best fighters — a hungry student who was equally talented and hardworking.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Al-Hol, along with other detention centers throughout the country, housed Islamic State fighters and their families.
—Colin P. Clarke, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Royce Williams, who shot down four Soviet MiG fighters in a Korean War encounter that was kept secret for almost 40 years.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fighters
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Arad's wife urged Israel's leaders not to endanger the lives of Israeli soldiers in their search to bring home his body.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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And on Friday, eight Israeli soldiers were wounded by Hezbollah fire, according to the Israel Defense Forces.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sensing Yamamoto might pitch again, Sonoda wore the same boxers for Game 7.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Most recently, the Christy actress made a case for peekaboo boxers while taking the look out on the town on February 9.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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The government did not specify in the brief, which was filed ahead of a status conference Wednesday, which of the defendants are poised to receive a plea deal.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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The team will help defendants establish eligibility for mental health diversion and ensure they are positioned for success in the program.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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God bless you, to our incredible warriors, and God bless the United States of America.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The jacket features a funnel neck and dual-zip closure, while the skirt incorporates biodegradable corozo fasteners and paneling inspired by the armor traditions of Indian warriors.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Being trained in combat, and armed with swords, spears, and bows and arrows, the gladiators were able to turn the tables on the wild beasts; the result was another predictable slaughter, in this case of the animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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There were dancing gladiators and moka pots, a phalanx of runway models dressed (in Armani) in green, white and red, to represent the Italian flag.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The plaintiffs signed that agreement without being allowed to have an attorney to review it, King wrote.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for plaintiffs in other, similar cases, however, say Abbott’s threat to pull the formulas is a scare tactic.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The episodes saw 12 brawlers face off in teams led by Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso, aiming to win over judges Williamson, Carson Kressley and Rodney Scott.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Displacing the ’90s boom bap and aughts brawlers of her last album is a streak of assiduous ’80s R&B exercises that foreground her gains as a vocalist more often than her gobstopping wordplay as a rapper.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Judging simply by the crowd’s response, the debaters arguing that CSOs remain relevant won handily.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The idea of writing down your arguments came from a technique used by debaters.—
Jeff Banowetz,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Fighters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fighters. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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