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
But that was largely about artillery needed in the trench-like warfare seen in Ukraine, whereas now there are concerns about long-range missiles that could be crucial in a potential war against China.
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James Laporta, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Navy is rapidly expanding its efforts in San Diego to develop small, fast, unmanned sea drones to help the U.S. adapt to the swift and dynamic ways naval warfare is changing throughout the world.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Conventional warfare, in which bombs are dropped, shipping channels are mined, and the Geneva Conventions apply more broadly, tends to be time-limited (even if the conflict endures for a long period of time).
—Sue Halpern, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Also, American defense technology company Anduril Industries just announced a strategic partnership with the Ukrainian drone detection and electronic warfare firm Kara Dag Technologies.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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James Laporta, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Navy is rapidly expanding its efforts in San Diego to develop small, fast, unmanned sea drones to help the U.S. adapt to the swift and dynamic ways naval warfare is changing throughout the world.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Conventional warfare, in which bombs are dropped, shipping channels are mined, and the Geneva Conventions apply more broadly, tends to be time-limited (even if the conflict endures for a long period of time).
—Sue Halpern, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Also, American defense technology company Anduril Industries just announced a strategic partnership with the Ukrainian drone detection and electronic warfare firm Kara Dag Technologies.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warfare
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The stabbing of two men in a Jewish neighborhood in London appears to be the latest in a series of antisemitic attacks in the United Kingdom since the beginning of the American-Israeli war against Iran, in late February.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Thirty-two ships have been hit with missiles since the beginning of the war, resulting in 10 deaths and at least a dozen injuries, according to the International Maritime Organization, or IMO.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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But their rivalry continued as Zayn got back at Williams by dressing up as the gingerbread man and attacking the champion.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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While the Irish and Trojans will miss each other on the field, the rivalry has now turned sibling style with the younger Tuihalamaka picking the Trojans.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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And deep into the invasion of Ukraine, as US support for Kyiv dwindles, European intelligence agencies have significant motivation to suggest mounting strife and paranoia in the Kremlin.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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For some on the right, Obama’s remark is the most emblematic moment of his presidency, hauled out again and again by Fox News, Breitbart, and other right-leaning news outlets to remind them of his responsibility for racial strife.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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The project is particularly acrimonious, drawing out geographical battles between north and south and thorny fights between officials who want to build the tunnel and environmentalists and Delta residents seeking to protect the local ecosystem and their way of life.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Without losing a man or a ship, Dewey’s squadron destroyed the Spanish fleet in the first American naval battle against a foreign power in almost five decades.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Geopolitical turmoil, tax hikes on the wealthy and political discord have driven more wealthy to seek backup plans and residency in other countries.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Instead, a combination of internal disputes, instability around Alvaro Arbeloa’s position and the fact that several players are facing an uncertain future means the picture is one of discord and despondency.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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In contrast to his offensive struggles, Ohtani has been dominant on the mound.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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But what was more surprising Monday night were Embiid’s struggles in his Sixers’ 137-98 loss to the Knicks.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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But, though the guns of war were a decade in the past, the nation had not escaped the spectre of conflict.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Under previous administrations, including President Barack Obama’s, immigration laws were enforced without this kind of performative conflict.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Friendly competition is part of the fuel for starter Davis Martin.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The concept of everyone coming together for one evening — and pausing their competition for the good of the overall TV business — had some legs.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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“Warfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warfare. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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