1
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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2
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
Police said the bail agent and driver fought, and the agent fired one round, with the bullet striking the suspect in the arm.
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Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Thousands of Black men fought in the conflict for the Continental Army, the British or in pursuit of their own chance at liberation.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
This is not the country men and women have fought and died for over the centuries.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
This was a war that should never have been fought.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
The damage itself will impact fuel supplies, perhaps leading to gas station queues in a city the Kremlin has fought long and hard to protect from the consequences of war.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
That is why my late beloved baby brother Chuck and I fought so hard to get Field of Dreams made.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
But the next battle to lead Britain isn’t being fought in Westminster in London, but in a small cluster of towns in England’s Northwest.
—Katie Marie Davies, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
The unusual event, fought in a temporary arena under 90-foot arches, is timed to Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Thousands of Black men fought in the conflict for the Continental Army, the British or in pursuit of their own chance at liberation.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
This is not the country men and women have fought and died for over the centuries.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
This was a war that should never have been fought.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
The damage itself will impact fuel supplies, perhaps leading to gas station queues in a city the Kremlin has fought long and hard to protect from the consequences of war.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
That is why my late beloved baby brother Chuck and I fought so hard to get Field of Dreams made.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
But the next battle to lead Britain isn’t being fought in Westminster in London, but in a small cluster of towns in England’s Northwest.
—Katie Marie Davies, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
The unusual event, fought in a temporary arena under 90-foot arches, is timed to Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fought
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More than 100 Chicago firefighters battled an early-morning blaze in the Austin neighborhood on Friday, trying to save four businesses affected.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Getty Images Key Facts Photos and videos showed dark blue flaps both at the bottom of the pool and floating on the surface, even as the National Park Service battled to get rid of algae, which has reappeared, turning the pool green.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
19 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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Hodge previously competed in the 2024 Olympics and is the 2024 U20 champion in the 200 meters, running for the British Virgin Islands in both.—
Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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Finalists from the United States, Brazil, Germany, Spain, and beyond, competed on stage in front of fans, family, and media.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 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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New York police executing a search warrant raided an LGBTQ+ bar called the Stonewall Inn, and some of the patrons resisted as officers continued interrogating them and bar employees.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Jurors found Othal Wallace, who resisted being detained, guilty of manslaughter, which carried a 30-year sentence.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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That will surely improve with time, but for now, KAT and the Knicks have recognized it and combated it appropriately.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 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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But Becker contended that there are many factors that can influence voter turnout, in particular, California’s strong blue tilt.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Defense attorneys contended that Anthony believed he was threatened and acted to protect himself after physical contact occurred.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The groups argued that the site of the garden runs afoul of federal laws and has not been authorized by Congress.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Opponents to the development argued that the circumstances are different and that the court's decision does not apply to the Greeley case.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Fought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fought. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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