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 attack comes amid an escalating pattern of long-range warfare between the two countries.
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Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Russia has converted its Soviet-era bomb stockpile into precision glide weapons, continuously upgrading them for greater range and resistance to electronic warfare, and reportedly launched more than 1,800 in early June.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Seahawk missions include anti-surface warfare, combat support, humanitarian disaster relief, and combat search and rescue, according to Naval Air Systems Command.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Modern warfare moves at the speed of technology, capital, and industrial capacity, while many institutions still operate at the speed of bureaucracy.
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Marc Andersen,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
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Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Russia has converted its Soviet-era bomb stockpile into precision glide weapons, continuously upgrading them for greater range and resistance to electronic warfare, and reportedly launched more than 1,800 in early June.
—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Seahawk missions include anti-surface warfare, combat support, humanitarian disaster relief, and combat search and rescue, according to Naval Air Systems Command.
—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Modern warfare moves at the speed of technology, capital, and industrial capacity, while many institutions still operate at the speed of bureaucracy.
—
Marc Andersen,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warfare
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Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
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The war period saw its own moments of threats to rights, such as suspending habeas corpus, the legal mechanism to prevent arbitrary detention.
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In his first chance to pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his still-new Padres uniform Friday night, Buehler was a star in this NL West rivalry once again.
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The other final will see Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay renew their rivalry from Forbidden Door 2024, this time with an AEW World Championship match at Wembley Stadium on the line.
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The earthquakes have compounded problems created by years of economic and political strife, particularly for the overwhelmed healthcare system.
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The program was created by Congress in 1990 to prevent deportations to countries suffering from natural disasters, civil strife and other instability.
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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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But the discord between the two leaders stretches far beyond disagreements over the conflict in the Middle East.
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Despite the discord, the regime is likely to have the final say.
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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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China has helped cushion the global oil shock, seen its clean energy tech exports surge and framed the war in Iran as another example in which Chinese leadership could supersede the US in ending global conflicts.
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The characters are all in a continual state of collision, their shifting conflicts inflamed by Coriolanus’ arrogantly uncompromising nature.
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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In an interview with Mental Floss, competitive eater Yasir Salem discusses how speed eaters will chew gum to strengthen their jaws to avoid fatigue during competitions.
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“Warfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warfare. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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