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
During the 10-week war, Prince Andrew flew several missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue and casualty evacuation.
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Europe can no longer afford to outsource its security or delay embracing the innovation revolution reshaping warfare.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
This pattern—the losing side of a conflict desperately trying to preserve dominance—is as old as warfare itself.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
While the white French colonists perpetrated acts of extreme brutality and violence, when Haitian revolutionaries fought back, they were criticized for not following the standard rules of warfare.
—Julia Gaffield, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Europe can no longer afford to outsource its security or delay embracing the innovation revolution reshaping warfare.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
This pattern—the losing side of a conflict desperately trying to preserve dominance—is as old as warfare itself.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
While the white French colonists perpetrated acts of extreme brutality and violence, when Haitian revolutionaries fought back, they were criticized for not following the standard rules of warfare.
—Julia Gaffield, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warfare
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The blackout at the power plant, occupied by Russian forces since the early days of the war, marked the tenth time the site lost connection to the grid since the military conflict began, according to the IAEA.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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From trade wars to cyber threats, these forces have moved from the margins to the center of strategic decision-making.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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And, in the short term, if history is any guide, a little friendly rivalry between teams will only accelerate progress.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Prestige revolves around a rivalry between two magicians (Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale) in turn-of-the-20th century London.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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The hope for gold-producing nations like Ghana is to responsibly leverage this bountiful natural resource without falling prey to environmental degradation and civil strife.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Over the course of an hour-long interview, the two spoke about the state of the world and how to stay optimistic amid political strife and chaos.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Keeping track of what both Pokémon are doing, each of their health bars, the animations for each attack and the battle log (which shows whether or not attacks have landed) takes a long time to get used to.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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With tensions rising, the film transforms into an unsettling black comedy as the colleagues descend into a battle of wills and wits.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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Trustees ‘feel their powers have been reduced’ At the center of the current discord, according to a source, is the fact that Tata Sons is supposed to receive prior approval from Tata Trusts for any major financial investments.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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To what was such a spasmodic discord owed?—
Julio Cortázar,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the Blues’ defensive struggles certainly can be pinned on one player, rookie Logan Mailloux is fighting it.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, the Brit had been open about his struggles with alcohol, drugs and depression.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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In Warhead, Wright explains how armed conflict impacts every part of our brain, from the instinctive reflexes of our reptilian brainstem to the cognitive and metacognitive functions of the prefrontal cortex.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Thomas warns, the square with Pluto is particularly challenging, representing unexpected hurdles, conflicts, and hardship thrust at us from left field.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Of their 16 meetings in all competitions between August 2004 and August 2007, 10 featured one goal or fewer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warfare. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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