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as in battled
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a proud people who have fiercely fought all invaders of their homeland
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as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice
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as in competed
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 bickered
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 resisted
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 fought
All these years, the stigma stuck no matter how hard the family fought to change the narrative.
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Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Trump’s pitch came at a time when mixed martial arts had fought its way into the mainstream.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The rationale was that any war Israel fought would inflame popular anti-Israeli sentiment in the Arab and Muslim world, scuttling the Abraham Accords as Arab governments would withdraw out of fear of backlash.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Several limited battles were fought in California until Mexican forces were beaten at San Gabriel and La Mesa.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
In the weeks leading up to his imprisonment, Abu Safiya fought to maintain his composure as Israeli forces surrounded the hospital, releasing grainy video dispatches from the facility under siege.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
After his father Rupert chose him to take over the family empire, James and Elisabeth Murdoch and Prudence MacLeod had fought the changes in a Nevada court.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The effort echoes other groups who have fought, over decades, to bring professional teams to Sacramento — or prevent franchises from leaving.
—Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The sculpture is set to be back on display just in time for Lexington’s Minnie Mae Day on June 13, which celebrates Minnie Mae Talbott, who fought adversity to become the nation’s first woman elected sheriff in 1919.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Trump’s pitch came at a time when mixed martial arts had fought its way into the mainstream.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The rationale was that any war Israel fought would inflame popular anti-Israeli sentiment in the Arab and Muslim world, scuttling the Abraham Accords as Arab governments would withdraw out of fear of backlash.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Several limited battles were fought in California until Mexican forces were beaten at San Gabriel and La Mesa.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
In the weeks leading up to his imprisonment, Abu Safiya fought to maintain his composure as Israeli forces surrounded the hospital, releasing grainy video dispatches from the facility under siege.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
After his father Rupert chose him to take over the family empire, James and Elisabeth Murdoch and Prudence MacLeod had fought the changes in a Nevada court.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The effort echoes other groups who have fought, over decades, to bring professional teams to Sacramento — or prevent franchises from leaving.
—Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The sculpture is set to be back on display just in time for Lexington’s Minnie Mae Day on June 13, which celebrates Minnie Mae Talbott, who fought adversity to become the nation’s first woman elected sheriff in 1919.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fought
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But a major part of Minnesota’s success in the series was KAT’s toughness at holding his ground in the post and pushing Jokic off his spots when the three-time MVP battled for positioning.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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On the first position, before the ball was inbounded, as Victor Wembanyama and Robinson battled for position, a referee went over and appeared to say something to them.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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His death sparked celebration among Iranians who opposed his rule and despair from pro-regime loyalists.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But residents heavily opposed the I-77 South project after NCDOT released preliminary designs for the roadway in November.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Their mother, Regina Rajchrtová, is a former professional tennis player who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1988 Summer Olympics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The fan favorite, who has competed four times across the franchise, was asked to audition for both her role of DeeDee, but also Hytes’ role, Amber.—
Matthew Huff,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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King bickered with fans on social media.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The suit alleges she was informed the officer resisted calls to attend remedial training going so far as to tell his fellow officers that Internal Affairs could open up an insubordination case on him.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Media buyers have pressed for rollbacks in rates on cable, and the media companies have resisted.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The awards, created by Prince William, are designed to inspire new environmental ideas and initiatives — and optimism that climate change and other challenges can be combated.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In the midst of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, TNG also combated racial discrimination in the news industry in hiring and promotion.—
Errol Salamon,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bass also contended in interviews that Crowley failed to inform her of the fire danger presented by forecasted Santa Ana winds — despite those warnings being widely publicized by the National Weather Service and in media reports for days in advance.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Prosecutors argued Anthony intentionally stabbed Metcalf during an altercation between the two teenagers, while defense attorneys contended Anthony acted in self-defense.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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It can’t really even be argued that this is a game unfolding between two adults.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The defense argued that if jurors believe Anthony felt genuine terror and had no chance for calm reflection, then sudden passion applies, pointing to the video as evidence.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Fought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fought. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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