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as in combating
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a proud people who have fiercely fought all invaders of their homeland
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as in opposing
to strive to reduce or eliminate
a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice
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as in competing
to engage in a contest
everyone on that street seems to be fighting to see who can create the gaudiest holiday lighting display
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as in bickering
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 resisting
to refuse to give in to
I tried to fight the temptation to eat another cookie—and lost
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Recent Examples of fighting
CBS News, 17 May 2026
Speaking ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Johnson told the BBC that the troops should be sent to peaceful regions in non-fighting roles.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
But this story isn’t just for pro-fighting fans.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Some had joined Ukrainian combat units as volunteers, while others have sought to assist the Ukrainian people in non-fighting capacities.
—Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2023
But the computer model couldn’t distinguish fighting roosters from non-fighting roosters.
—Jeff Horwitz, WSJ, 17 Oct. 2021
Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
The ceasefire in the MOU extends to a halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon under a final deal that Trump hopes to reach within 60 days.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Strickland recalled him and Ospreay fighting against The Death Riders and now Ospreay is loosely aligning himself with the faction to get back in shape.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
First released in 2025, the song rails against how, over the past handful of years, people have fought for the sake of fighting, with no end in sight.
—Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Israel, meantime, said four of its soldiers had been killed in fighting in southern Lebanon, including a lieutenant colonel.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Lebanese media said at least 18 were killed in overnight strikes, and Israel said four of its soldiers had been killed in fighting in southern Lebanon.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 June 2026
The talks, set to take place in the Swiss Alps with Vance in attendance, were intended to begin a 60-day negotiating period focused on resolving key long-term issues and securing a permanent end to the fighting.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Israel’s military struck targets in southern and eastern Lebanon overnight, and Hezbollah reported intense fighting.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
But somehow, the Valkyries went cold and the Storm kept fighting.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Anthropic spent this spring fighting a Pentagon supply-chain-risk designation that excluded it from Defense Department contracts, a label a federal judge suggested looked like punishment after the company refused to let the military use Claude for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The White House had to make room for the Claw, a four-sided mass that arcs more than 90 feet (27 meters) into the air and features lights, speakers, thick snakes of wiring and four large screens so fans not seated right next to the Octagon can follow the cage fighting below.
—Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Now many who helped build this movement say the next generation must continue fighting to be seen to be heard, and never take for granted how quickly history can repeat itself.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 13 June 2026
William Jennings Bryan stepped onto the podium on July 8, 1896, at the Democratic National Convention inside Chicago Coliseum at 63rd Street and Stony Island Avenue, and demonstrated that reformers could profit from working within the system instead of fighting it.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
New York Attorney General Letitia James also welcomed the decision, saying her office would continue fighting to protect federal funding while the lawsuit proceeds.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 June 2026
In American medicine, moral injury often means fighting to improve a system that falls short.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
Adjective
After having two children and settling into post-fighting life on her farm in Riverside, Rousey seriously began to consider an MMA return last year.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Speaking ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Johnson told the BBC that the troops should be sent to peaceful regions in non-fighting roles.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
But this story isn’t just for pro-fighting fans.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Some had joined Ukrainian combat units as volunteers, while others have sought to assist the Ukrainian people in non-fighting capacities.
—Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2023
But the computer model couldn’t distinguish fighting roosters from non-fighting roosters.
—Jeff Horwitz, WSJ, 17 Oct. 2021
Noun
Under their memorandum of understanding, fighting is supposed to cease on all fronts - including Lebanon.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
The ceasefire in the MOU extends to a halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon under a final deal that Trump hopes to reach within 60 days.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Strickland recalled him and Ospreay fighting against The Death Riders and now Ospreay is loosely aligning himself with the faction to get back in shape.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
First released in 2025, the song rails against how, over the past handful of years, people have fought for the sake of fighting, with no end in sight.
—Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Israel, meantime, said four of its soldiers had been killed in fighting in southern Lebanon, including a lieutenant colonel.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Lebanese media said at least 18 were killed in overnight strikes, and Israel said four of its soldiers had been killed in fighting in southern Lebanon.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 June 2026
The talks, set to take place in the Swiss Alps with Vance in attendance, were intended to begin a 60-day negotiating period focused on resolving key long-term issues and securing a permanent end to the fighting.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Israel’s military struck targets in southern and eastern Lebanon overnight, and Hezbollah reported intense fighting.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Verb
And the conflict’s drain on men of fighting age has had ramifications for the rest of the Russian economy, which is now dealing with a wider labor crisis.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
But somehow, the Valkyries went cold and the Storm kept fighting.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Anthropic spent this spring fighting a Pentagon supply-chain-risk designation that excluded it from Defense Department contracts, a label a federal judge suggested looked like punishment after the company refused to let the military use Claude for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The White House had to make room for the Claw, a four-sided mass that arcs more than 90 feet (27 meters) into the air and features lights, speakers, thick snakes of wiring and four large screens so fans not seated right next to the Octagon can follow the cage fighting below.
—Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Now many who helped build this movement say the next generation must continue fighting to be seen to be heard, and never take for granted how quickly history can repeat itself.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 13 June 2026
William Jennings Bryan stepped onto the podium on July 8, 1896, at the Democratic National Convention inside Chicago Coliseum at 63rd Street and Stony Island Avenue, and demonstrated that reformers could profit from working within the system instead of fighting it.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
New York Attorney General Letitia James also welcomed the decision, saying her office would continue fighting to protect federal funding while the lawsuit proceeds.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 June 2026
In American medicine, moral injury often means fighting to improve a system that falls short.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fighting
Noun
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The minister seemed to be reacting to an Israeli report that four soldiers had been killed in the south of Lebanon on Thursday when their tank was struck during a combat operation outside Kfar Tebnit.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Ukrainian drone maker Fire Point garnered significant attention at Eurosatory, the world's largest defense exhibition, by presenting real-time combat footage.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a growing fire near Palmdale that’s burned roughly 200 acres by Saturday night.—
Queenie Wong
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The 34-year-old has not played for Brazil since October 2023 and has spent the last two years battling injuries.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Bowman has been competing at USA Basketball’s Under 17 World Cup training camp in Colorado.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Sixty years after the boycott, Africa has nine nations competing at this 48-team World Cup.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The emotional distress may have stemmed from the family's extended trip together and bickering, his mother told USA TODAY on June 3.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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While the concrete cured, the starting eight matches of the first-ever World Cup were relocated to Pocitos and Gran Parque Central, the home grounds of capital rivals Peñarol and Nacional, who'd been bickering since their first meeting in July 1900.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Verb
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He was arrested on suspicion of brandishing a weapon, resisting arrest with violence, resisting arrest, trespassing and being too intoxicated to care for himself in public, police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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After her third arrest in November 2024, Chelsea pled guilty in February 2025 to charges of resisting or obstructing an officer, felony bail jumping and possession of methamphetamine, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Anna Myers,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Noun
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And this is all due to how AI is rapidly changing warfare.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The history of warfare is often measured in winners, losers, troop sizes, dollars and human casualties; but collateral damage across the animal kingdom far outlasts the final shot.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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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
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