1
as in hostilities
a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups
the war was the result of ethnic tensions that had been building in the region for decades
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2
as in conflict
a lack of agreement or harmony
the siblings always seemed to be at war with one another
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as in battle
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
only the latest round in the never-ending class war
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as in to fight
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Recent Examples of war
Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Fighting for working people also means standing up to Donald Trump and his war on the fundamental values of our city.
—Zohran Mamdani, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Alissa Simon, Variety, 22 May 2025
Intisar proposed cancelling the hospital visit, fearing that they might be targeted for violence by the warring groups, each of which was led by Arabs.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Noun
Israel's government said he was seized from Kibbutz Nir Oz and killed early in the war, which began on Oct. 7, 2023.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Fighting for working people also means standing up to Donald Trump and his war on the fundamental values of our city.
—Zohran Mamdani, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Verb
As tensions rise, Mehdi offers himself for the dangerous role of go-between, to negotiate a settlement between the warring sides.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 22 May 2025
Intisar proposed cancelling the hospital visit, fearing that they might be targeted for violence by the warring groups, each of which was led by Arabs.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for war
Noun
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These meetings initially took place virtually and then in person across different capitals, seeking a cessation of hostilities and the establishment of humanitarian corridors.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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But Putin had other ideas, tying a halt in hostilities to the West readmitting certain Russian banks into the West’s financial network.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Several swaps have previously taken place between the two sides despite the ongoing conflict.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Killer of Killers follows three warriors from different periods in history set against different Predator variants, using the tools of their time to take them on before a larger-scale conflict that will merge all the stories.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The two journalists paid tribute to the late MTV VJ, who died Wednesday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer, during a CNN segment on Thursday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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Leedham has sole custody of her and Eason's son Kaden after a 2019 court battle.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Asked about the optics of the two groups fighting each other through open letters to city leadership, Martinez pointed out that both Black and Latino students have seen significant improvements in literacy rates under his tenure.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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If there are a number of cautions on Sunday, don’t be surprised if some teams begin to fight mechanical gremlins.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Even at centers where funds appear to have led to considerable research output, internal strife calls into question the validity of their work.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Arvind and Fashion for Good are holding onto the hope that despite the economic tumult caused by geopolitical strife and exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s whipsawing tariffs, brands remain committed to their climate targets despite the high investment costs and the less tangible payback.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Rivals follows the rivalry between an old money MP, Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony, Lord Baddingham (David Tennant), who clash over control of a fictional independent TV station in the 1980s.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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According to a report from TMZ Sports, the on-screen rivalry has become deeply personal.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The defense contends the government’s approach was designed to imply corruption, alleging misconduct on Diddy’s part in obstructing justice.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party contends that opening royal status to commoners is just one step down a path that will ultimately lead to the abandonment of patrilineal legitimacy, ultimately discarding the sacred Y chromosome.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Many more are disturbed by the politicization of churches and turned off by dogmas that promote hate and discord, finding religious teachings and traditions to be outdated and incompatible with their values.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Indeed, such strife and discord have been the rule, not the exception.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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“War.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/war. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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