warring 1 of 2

Definition of warringnext

warring

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verb

present participle of war

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warring
Adjective
  • Such an approach—allowing aid to flow in a verifiably safe manner and free from interference by either belligerent party in a conflict or post-conflict situation—is urgently needed for Gaza, as well.
    Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Second, having quickly been identified by internet bloodhounds, the actual offending Polish paving magnate issued a belligerent non-apology.
    NEAL RUBIN, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • His extraordinary journey from utter isolation to human connection is revealed in the Oscar-contending documentary Ghost Boy, directed by Rodney Ascher (Room 237, A Glitch in the Matrix), winner of the Audience Award at SXSW in the Visions category.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
  • But the tariffs spooked American businesses, prompting a court challenge, contending that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs.
    Nina Totenberg, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • The difference is largely rucking’s militaristic origins.
    Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
  • In the series created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Moten plays Maximus, a member of the militaristic techno-religious order known as the Brotherhood of Steel, which navigates a post-nuclear wasteland with the mission of collecting, preserving, and controlling advanced technology.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Wylde points out that some business leaders had other reasons for opposing him.
    NPR, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Five vehicles were driven past the ground prior to kick-off, carrying electronic billboards showing messages opposing antisemitism.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Ludwig’s distant paternal ancestors were in fact German Jewish merchants, not warlike princes.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
  • To many Chicagoans, the warlike atmosphere is the result of the increasing aggression of the federal government.
    Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Barton gave the jury the impression of a man prepared to go into daily combat on numerous fronts, constantly fighting one battle after another, in service of his principles.
    Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The Justice Department under him was not really interested in fighting crime.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Israel and the Lebanese militant group exchanged fire for over a year before reaching a ceasefire in November 2024.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Iran has been plagued for years by staggering hyperinflation, fueled by Western sanctions imposed over the hardline clerical government's nuclear program and backing for militant groups across the region.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Strawberry and Doc Gooden have notoriously been tied together due to their immense talent while playing for the Mets while battling drug and alcohol abuse.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Summit kept battling behind Gebhardt, the running back turned quarterback.
    Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Warring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warring. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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