1
as in war
a lack of agreement or harmony
that troubled household seems to be almost constantly in a state of warfare
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
companies engaged in constant warfare for dominance in the market for smart phones and tablets
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Recent Examples of warfare
The prevalence of drone warfare had previously limited the ability of either side to make much headway.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Military historians often consider the Higgins boat one of the key logistical inventions that enabled large-scale amphibious warfare in the 20th century.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The opening moves could involve cyberattacks, electronic warfare and elite special operations teams targeting key figures or command sites before much of the island’s military could respond.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Illinois should trust voters with recall powers, but voters also must resist turning recalls into weapons of perpetual partisan warfare.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Military historians often consider the Higgins boat one of the key logistical inventions that enabled large-scale amphibious warfare in the 20th century.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The opening moves could involve cyberattacks, electronic warfare and elite special operations teams targeting key figures or command sites before much of the island’s military could respond.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Illinois should trust voters with recall powers, but voters also must resist turning recalls into weapons of perpetual partisan warfare.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warfare
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There are mixed messages on US-Iran talks to end the war.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The wars are projected to compound shortfalls in overall tungsten supply as defense demand grows.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Clash in Italy will be one of the biggest premium live events for WWE in the wake of WrestleMania 42, featuring four title matches and a rivalry renewed.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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These two had a strong match at Full Gear 2025, and on a stage as large as Wembley Stadium, there is plenty of reason to revisit the rivalry.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Though The Four Seasons is a show fundamentally rooted in marital strife, its core cast members are all enjoying drama-free relationships in real life.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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But moving too aggressively risked internal strife.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Losing that battle could cost him more than $100 million, according to the Times.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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It is embedded within the city’s historic Jackson Park, a decision that was met with legal battles as an environmental group sued the City of Chicago for allowing a private project to be built on public land.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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After months of stalling and discord, Boise’s Planning and Zoning Commission denied the shelter’s permit in January 2022.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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After a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in March, which was triggered by Micky van de Ven’s red card just before half-time, Tudor hinted at discord in the dressing room.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The record of my thinking is right there in the open, teaching me tolerance for my fumbling, training me not to hide my struggle behind a seamless façade of digital perfection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Last week, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office announced the jail will stop accepting most misdemeanor arrestees beginning July 1, pointing to struggles with the conditions at the jail and struggles dealing with overcrowding.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The conflict has become increasingly unpopular in the United States as Americans face higher prices at the pump.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The election has also underscored two sharply diverging visions for the future of peace in a country marked by years of conflict.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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What’s more, golf is a sport famed for its adherence to tradition, and not all technological advances are permissible in competitions.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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And the second American director in competition, Ira Sachs, also upheld his standing.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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“Warfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warfare. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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