1
as in battles
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 opposes
to strive to reduce or eliminate
a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice
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3
as in competes
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 bickers
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 resists
to refuse to give in to
I tried to fight the temptation to eat another cookie—and lost
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as in skirmishes
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
a troubled youth who got into one fight after another
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2
as in struggles
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
the mayoral candidate pledged to lead a successful fight to improve the city's schools
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as in altercations
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the couple have their share of fights, but they quickly get over them
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Recent Examples of fights
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Rizos Curls’ 6-in-1 Styling Cream is a lightweight multitasker that defines curls, fights frizz, provides flexible hold, and offers heat protection.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
The two have different functions — EPA fights inflammation and supports heart health, while DHA is a core structural building block for the brain, eyes and central nervous system.
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
But the fund’s director is courageous and fights to keep making films the government doesn’t like at all.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The ruling comes as the city of Philadelphia fights the removal of the exhibit.
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Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
The Supreme Court is heading into the homestretch for its biggest cases of the term, with potentially landmark opinions still to come as early as June 18 on issues ranging from presidential power to culture war fights to birthright citizenship.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
In nearby Cottonwood, Sedona Adventures offers a Tubing Madness tour that departs from the Alcantara Vineyard, with water cannon fights along the way.
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
In this approach, a patient’s T cells – a type of immune cell that fights pathogens and cancer – are removed and genetically engineered to better recognize cancer before being returned to the body.
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Charles J. Dimitroff,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
At 31, Moises concludes his UFC tenure with an 8-8 record over 16 fights, having faced recent struggles with three losses in his last four outings, including consecutive defeats.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The rain held off, the fights were good and vibes were high.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Videos from the June 6 incident at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in Calhoun County show multiple fights breaking out simultaneously while large crowds gathered to watch.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Biden likened the matches to Roman gladiator fights staged by 1st century emperors during undemocratic times.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Although our modern fights are different, many of the same underlying issues remain — entrenched biases, efforts to limit women’s roles and rights, attacks on women’s autonomy, and attempts to raise doubts on women’s abilities, especially those of Black women.
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Jocelyn Frye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Seven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary – a day that also happens to be the president's 80th birthday.
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Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Fans are also watching from the nearby Ellipse, and UFC has a map of bars showing the fights.
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Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
The East Wing’s demolition and 999-seat ballroom — now projected at $600 million — are fueling legal, ethical and security fights over who pays and what protections are truly needed.
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Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Rizos Curls’ 6-in-1 Styling Cream is a lightweight multitasker that defines curls, fights frizz, provides flexible hold, and offers heat protection.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
The two have different functions — EPA fights inflammation and supports heart health, while DHA is a core structural building block for the brain, eyes and central nervous system.
—
Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
But the fund’s director is courageous and fights to keep making films the government doesn’t like at all.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The ruling comes as the city of Philadelphia fights the removal of the exhibit.
—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
The Supreme Court is heading into the homestretch for its biggest cases of the term, with potentially landmark opinions still to come as early as June 18 on issues ranging from presidential power to culture war fights to birthright citizenship.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
In nearby Cottonwood, Sedona Adventures offers a Tubing Madness tour that departs from the Alcantara Vineyard, with water cannon fights along the way.
—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
In this approach, a patient’s T cells – a type of immune cell that fights pathogens and cancer – are removed and genetically engineered to better recognize cancer before being returned to the body.
—
Charles J. Dimitroff,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Noun
The sequence required full-scale versions of Corlys’ (Steve Trussaint) and Lohar’s (Abigail Thorn) ships to be built and usable on both a dry tank and wet tank, thousands of gallons of water and extras and, naturally, numerous CGI dragon fights requiring mechanical bucks.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
At 31, Moises concludes his UFC tenure with an 8-8 record over 16 fights, having faced recent struggles with three losses in his last four outings, including consecutive defeats.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The rain held off, the fights were good and vibes were high.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Videos from the June 6 incident at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in Calhoun County show multiple fights breaking out simultaneously while large crowds gathered to watch.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Biden likened the matches to Roman gladiator fights staged by 1st century emperors during undemocratic times.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Although our modern fights are different, many of the same underlying issues remain — entrenched biases, efforts to limit women’s roles and rights, attacks on women’s autonomy, and attempts to raise doubts on women’s abilities, especially those of Black women.
—
Jocelyn Frye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Seven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary – a day that also happens to be the president's 80th birthday.
—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Fans are also watching from the nearby Ellipse, and UFC has a map of bars showing the fights.
—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fights
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If Wagner misses time again, if Suggs battles injuries again or if the roster isn’t completely healthy in April, expectations aren’t going anywhere.
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Starter Eric Lauer battles erratic fastball command and early damage yet completes six innings, while the Rays’ Nick Martinez matches him before a bullpen misstep to Rojas decides a tight opener.
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If Dumerlus is sentenced to the maximum penalty (Trump would surely prefer the death penalty, but Canada opposes it), the country with the maple leaf will be viewed favorably by the president.
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PayPal and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel has contributed $3 million to the California Business Roundtable, which opposes the tax.
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As a result, formal career education increasingly competes with a constant stream of online messages about work, success and the future.
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Abbvie’s top immunology drugs include Skyrizi, which competes against Tremfya from Club name Johnson & Johnson .
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.
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The lids are made with Rubbermaid’s BPA-free StainShield plastic, which resists odors and stains without warping in the dishwasher.
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This looser-fitting top sits right at the waistband and is made of a durable nylon and elastane blend that resists wear and tear (justifying the price point).
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While the war ended years before, the hostility spread from the stands — with skirmishes among supporters — into the field, when Maradona tricked the referee and the world with the World Cup’s most infamous goal, punching the ball into the net with his fist above England’s goalie Peter Shilton.
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Continue reading … — Two arrested as skirmishes erupt outside courthouse after Karmelo Anthony verdict.
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But the focus stays very much on the struggles of married life.
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The book came out when mental illness was heavily stigmatized; Styron paved the way for authors to write about their own struggles with depression and similar disorders.
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During his time with the Pistons, he was known for getting into altercations with opposing players, most recently in February 2026, when he was suspended for seven games following a fight with the Charlotte Hornets.
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Court documents describe multiple violent altercations between Spencer and his wife leading up to the murder and one arrest after Spencer hit his wife and threatened to kill her.
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“Fights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fights. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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