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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
And today, as young fighters begin to be compared to him, there is no ego—only gratitude.
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Jorge Ebro
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
After an epic battle between fighters from Earthrealm and Outworld, MMA fighter Cole Young (Lewis Tan) heads to Hollywood in search of a new recruit.
—Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
There will also be a makeshift arch covering the fighters that will be lit up.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Though defeated, the group still has fighters that carry out attacks in Syria and Iraq.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Hezbollah had maintained a robust presence of fighters south of the river for decades, but under a previous ceasefire deal with Israel, agreed to pull back its forces north of the waterway.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
After reaching a peace agreement in 2016, nearly 10,000 fighters gave up their guns and started a search for work.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Renowned for his tenure as a Philippine senator and his humanitarian work, the 47-year-old, who recently founded Manny Pacquiao Promotions, is shaping the next generation of fighters and entrepreneurs alike.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation last month, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve.
—Matt Ott, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Jorge Ebro
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
After an epic battle between fighters from Earthrealm and Outworld, MMA fighter Cole Young (Lewis Tan) heads to Hollywood in search of a new recruit.
—Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
There will also be a makeshift arch covering the fighters that will be lit up.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Though defeated, the group still has fighters that carry out attacks in Syria and Iraq.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Hezbollah had maintained a robust presence of fighters south of the river for decades, but under a previous ceasefire deal with Israel, agreed to pull back its forces north of the waterway.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
After reaching a peace agreement in 2016, nearly 10,000 fighters gave up their guns and started a search for work.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Renowned for his tenure as a Philippine senator and his humanitarian work, the 47-year-old, who recently founded Manny Pacquiao Promotions, is shaping the next generation of fighters and entrepreneurs alike.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation last month, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve.
—Matt Ott, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fighters
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Palestinian eyewitnesses say Israeli soldiers were on the scene within minutes and did nothing to stop or apprehend the shooter.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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The cats and the bananas, the Japanese dessert, the colorful street art, the soldiers in their marvelous uniforms—these memories are as indelible as those of the ancient ruins.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The Hilton Inner Harbor hosted 14 matches Saturday, bringing about 28 boxers into the ring.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The card will also feature several other San Diego-area boxers, including super lightweights Daniel Morales (8-0, 5 KOs) and Angel Juan Estrada (12-1-1, 9 KOs).—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The agency noted that criminal charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Three more defendants are awaiting extradition to San Diego.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Two warriors gleam in the midst of Indian Combat (1868) and continue their brawl to the death, one knife-edge away from mortality.—
Tyehimba Jess,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The stories of gladiators and the sheer size of the arena captivate younger imaginations in a way few other sites can.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Part of the appeal of female gladiators was their very paradoxical nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The document filed by the Justice Department in the Los Angeles Superior Court case led by plaintiffs Todd and Kimberley Ferrier — whose Pacific Palisades home burned down — buttresses arguments made by the victims’ attorneys.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The plaintiffs are demanding that Cento bears the cost of the class notice and pays $25 million or more to the class members.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
6 May 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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High school debaters are much more polite and reasonable, even compared to presidential candidates, the group’s president, Walt Breitinger, observed.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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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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“Fighters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fighters. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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