Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warred
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Iran has threatened to attack American bases in the region if it is attacked, and an escalation could also draw in Israel, which fought a 12-day war with Iran in June.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026 -
The two foes fought a 12-day war in June.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Yes, Republicans have contended that Congress only intended to grant birthright citizenship to Black Americans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Bass also contended in interviews that Crowley failed to inform her of the fire danger presented by forecasted Santa Ana winds, despite those warnings being widely publicized by the National Weather Service and in media reports for days in advance.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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During the stop, officers tried to take the driver into custody for possession of narcotics, but the suspect resisted and started a fight with the officers.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had initially resisted calls to set up a Royal Commission, saying the process would take years, which drew criticism from Jewish groups and victims’ families.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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This game was physical at times as both teams battled hard.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Burke helped lead Fire Country as Vince Leone, the tough-as-nails battalion chief running Station 42 and calling the shots as his team battled wildfires and pulled off daring rescues.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dave Jones, a former California insurance commissioner, opposed the exemption, arguing that the Department of Insurance’s climate disclosure program is described as voluntary and does not require full reporting of emissions.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Macklem said Measmer is opposed to a casino in Cabarrus County, while Crutchfield sponsored pro-gambling legislation while in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2026
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UConn was on the attack more often, but Cloutier withstood all shots, including a point-blank shot from Shahan on a breakaway.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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When the researchers performed abuse tests, the multilayer pouch cells containing gel electrolyte withstood extensive drilling without any thermal runaway.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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From the towering pillars of original Tennessee marble preserved in the lounge area to the archive of the original Noels' personal artifacts transforming the mezzanine into an intimate, dark academia library, the Noelle is littered with Easter eggs to the past.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Three of the four buildings that were to be preserved under redevelopment have suffered as a result of the 1973 moratorium.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Warred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warred. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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