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
Ahn said the plans reflect how low-cost loitering munitions like drones are becoming crucial in modern warfare, including in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that also involved thousands of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian troops.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
The allegations made against a male jailer, King told Blankenship, were spiritual warfare.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Volker also said Ukraine has gained an advantage in drone warfare and Russia's economy has weakened.
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Michel Martin,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Who operates at the highest level in the field of information warfare?
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Alona Karpinska,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
The allegations made against a male jailer, King told Blankenship, were spiritual warfare.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Volker also said Ukraine has gained an advantage in drone warfare and Russia's economy has weakened.
—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Who operates at the highest level in the field of information warfare?
—
Alona Karpinska,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warfare
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Between February and August, fallout from the Iran war will have destroyed 800 million barrels of oil demand, JPMorgan estimates.
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Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz before the war might represent the high point for transits for the foreseeable future, said Helima Croft, head of global commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets.
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The story being told has centered around the Aerial Assassin, but could AEW shock everyone by taking the rivalry in a different direction?
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The biggest rivalry in the WNBA delivered.
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His Yanks might have won the World Series in 1994, Showalter’s third year, if that World Series hadn’t been canceled by labor strife.
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The tabloids have been extra vicious of late regarding your family strife.
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Riff argued the issue to halt the payout was not a legal battle but rather a political one.
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While the first half of the match was full of battles and speed runs from one goal to another, the players seem to be taking a more methodical pace after returning from the locker room.
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Despite the discord, the regime is likely to have the final say.
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What should have been a celebratory moment involving the city’s beach ended in discord.
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Thomas, 25, has seen limited playing time this season due to some offensive struggles.
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Carvalho’s struggles included a three-day strike in March 2023.
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His father, Manuel Cepeda, was a prominent figure in the Colombian Communist Party, and was assassinated in 1994 during a particularly bloody era in Colombia's internal conflict.
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The town’s predicament highlights the limits of any ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and the lingering hardship faced by residents whose lives have been upended by years of conflict.
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The biggest score of the World Cup competition may be happening off the pitch.
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For Iraq, a victory would be its first in World Cup competition while Senegal, a quarterfinalist in 2002, would like to get a win for Sadio Mane, one of Africa’s most iconic players, who may be playing in his final World Cup.
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“Warfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warfare. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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