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as in combat
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1
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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2
as in opposing
to strive to reduce or eliminate
a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice
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3
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.
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ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
But this story isn’t just for pro-fighting fans.
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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.
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Dan Lamothe,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2023
But the computer model couldn’t distinguish fighting roosters from non-fighting roosters.
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Jeff Horwitz,
WSJ,
17 Oct. 2021
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Since the fighting choked off the strait, an average of fewer than ten vessels per day have transited the 21-mile passageway.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Ukraine is desperate to boost the size of its fighting force more than four years into its full-scale war with Russia.
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Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
At least 37 Israeli soldiers have also been killed in Lebanon or northern Israel during the fighting.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
And the last, and most complex, are the regional powers financing the fighting, middle-power actors like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Iran spending huge sums to back insurgent groups while carrying out strategic military strikes in pursuit of resources and political power.
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Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Two women were knocked to the ground during the fighting.
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Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
There has been no new fighting since a December ceasefire, though tensions remain high.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Advertisement The agreement remains fragile, however, with fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatening to undermine one of its key provisions—a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
24 June 2026
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks — a grim milestone that could affect whether the United States can keep its measles-free designation.
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Devi Shastri,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The city’s decision to stop fighting the state, an effort which spanned four lawsuits, came just before a state administrative law judge was set to make a decision following a hearing earlier this month.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Most of the skilled military personnel fluent in German and Italian were fighting overseas.
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Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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.
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Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
But somehow, the Valkyries went cold and the Storm kept fighting.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Except a couple of recent promotions show that the Korean company is fighting to stay competitive on Galaxy S26 Ultra pricing.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
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.
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Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
13 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.
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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
At least 37 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Lebanon or northern Israel during the fighting.
—
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Since the fighting choked off the strait, an average of fewer than ten vessels per day have transited the 21-mile passageway.
—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Ukraine is desperate to boost the size of its fighting force more than four years into its full-scale war with Russia.
—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
At least 37 Israeli soldiers have also been killed in Lebanon or northern Israel during the fighting.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
And the last, and most complex, are the regional powers financing the fighting, middle-power actors like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Iran spending huge sums to back insurgent groups while carrying out strategic military strikes in pursuit of resources and political power.
—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Two women were knocked to the ground during the fighting.
—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
There has been no new fighting since a December ceasefire, though tensions remain high.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Advertisement The agreement remains fragile, however, with fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatening to undermine one of its key provisions—a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
24 June 2026
Verb
Trump has shattered diplomatic norms with explicit endorsements, fueling accusations from Mexico and Colombia that Washington is attempting to tilt foreign elections under the guise of fighting drugs.
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Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks — a grim milestone that could affect whether the United States can keep its measles-free designation.
—
Devi Shastri,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The city’s decision to stop fighting the state, an effort which spanned four lawsuits, came just before a state administrative law judge was set to make a decision following a hearing earlier this month.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Most of the skilled military personnel fluent in German and Italian were fighting overseas.
—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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
Except a couple of recent promotions show that the Korean company is fighting to stay competitive on Galaxy S26 Ultra pricing.
—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fighting
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To combat bots, Ticketmaster, the primary ticketing platform for many concerts, blocks automated software, identifies and shuts down fake accounts and cancels orders that violate its policies.
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Meanwhile, South Korea’s former drone operations command headquarters that used to have direct command authority over combat units will be reorganized to focus on collaborating with South Korean industry on developing and procuring commercial drone technology, according to The Korea Times.
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The declaration activates additional city resources and seeks state support as firefighters continue battling flare-ups and lingering smoke from the blaze.
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And this is especially important considering his grandfather, King Charles, has been battling cancer for a few years, and preparations for his father to take the throne sooner or later are already in place.
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Widely hailed as the GOAT by former record-holder Klose, opposing coaches, and his teammates, Messi continues to perform at an elite level, adapting his game with superior soccer IQ.
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This makes the shows exempt from the equal-time rule, which requires equal opportunities for opposing political candidates on non-news programming.
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Louicius Deedson — the only player from Atlanta competing in this World Cup — was coming home.
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Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
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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.
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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.
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These stunning, resilient shrub roses are bred to thrive in heat and humidity, resisting related diseases.
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He was arrested for arson, resisting/delaying/obstructing firefighters, and parole hold.
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Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
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As long-range precision weapons become central to modern warfare, reducing mission planning from hours to minutes could prove just as valuable as extending missile range or improving accuracy.
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Maintaining fitness through practices like cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and adequate sleep is crucial for combating decision fatigue, managing stress, and sustaining peak performance over a long career.
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On its extensive resume are tasks like soothing angry, overheated skin; combatting signs of photoaging courtesy of vitamin C; and preventing moisture loss by way of squalane (an emollient that permeates skin with hydration after salty water or unexpected beach breezes dry it out).
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“Fighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fighting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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