Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warred
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Police said the bail agent and driver fought, and the agent fired one round, with the bullet striking the suspect in the arm.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
19 June 2026 -
Thousands of Black men fought in the conflict for the Continental Army, the British or in pursuit of their own chance at liberation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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But Becker contended that there are many factors that can influence voter turnout, in particular, California’s strong blue tilt.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Defense attorneys contended that Anthony believed he was threatened and acted to protect himself after physical contact occurred.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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New York police executing a search warrant raided an LGBTQ+ bar called the Stonewall Inn, and some of the patrons resisted as officers continued interrogating them and bar employees.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Jurors found Othal Wallace, who resisted being detained, guilty of manslaughter, which carried a 30-year sentence.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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More than 100 Chicago firefighters battled an early-morning blaze in the Austin neighborhood on Friday, trying to save four businesses affected.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Getty Images Key Facts Photos and videos showed dark blue flaps both at the bottom of the pool and floating on the surface, even as the National Park Service battled to get rid of algae, which has reappeared, turning the pool green.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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His death sparked celebration among Iranians who opposed his rule and despair from pro-regime loyalists.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But residents heavily opposed the I-77 South project after NCDOT released preliminary designs for the roadway in November.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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But the Knicks withstood the pressure.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Iran has withstood immense military pressure for months and claims triumph on the battleground.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Verb
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After excavation was halted, the remains were reinterred, and the site was preserved under the National Park Service.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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The company preserved Pan Am logos and gold paneling, and restored the original reflecting pools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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“Warred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warred. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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