WARRING Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

warring 1 of 2

adjective

as in belligerent

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warring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of war

as in contending

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Recent Examples of warring

Verb

Congress is moving to put more pressure on Sudan’s warring factions, as the three-year war perpetuates one of the globe’s worst humanitarian crises. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 12 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warring

Adjective

Richard Olenick and Juan Mejia were more than halfway through the flight when a man two rows behind them in the first-class section started to become belligerent, Olenick said.

— Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Bailey said the man with the gun was well known in the building for being belligerent and showing off his weapon.

— Ellen Schmidt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of belligerent

Verb

The Flames and head coach Jamey Chadwell should be back to contending in Conference USA, led by transfer running backs Kam Davis (Florida State) and Kanye Udoh (Arizona State).

— Justin Williams, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Another group of scholars eventually refuted the claims in 2023, contending the ring had no connection to anyone named Pilate.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of contending

Adjective

After 2022, this heroic depiction of Russia acquired a much more openly militaristic tenor.

— MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
In a great dramatic irony, his artistic pursuits, far away from the regimented goal of militaristic stoicism, lead to his initial tryout.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of militaristic

Verb

If Burrow can stay healthy and give the Bengals some early leads, Dexter Lawrence and the rest of that defensive front will have their opportunities to get after opposing QBs.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Americans appear increasingly alarmed by the technology,with 7 in 10 polled in March opposing local construction of data centers that power AI technology, according to a Gallup survey.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of opposing

Adjective

Macron says fires are warlike crisis for France Out-of-control wildfires represent France’s greatest crisis since World War II, President Emmanuel Macron said.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
The poem that precedes it, the Iliad, is a cruel and beautiful work, the ultimate story of war; the Odyssey has its warlike passages, but its central energies seem almost commonplace beside the merciless fury of Achilles.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026

Definition of warlike

Verb

Muslim leaders and community members, in turn, told the USA TODAY Network they’re left fighting to defend their faith and warning the nation that its founding principles are at stake.

— BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
But Verstappen had enough to pull clear in the last few laps and grab third, with the McLaren drivers slowed fighting amongst themselves.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of fighting

Adjective

There are concerns that the Houthis' advance toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could have significant ramifications for energy markets and global trade, particularly if the militant group ratchets up threats or attacks on Red Sea shipping.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Mohammed was captured in Pakistan in 2003, accused of developing and directing the 9/11 attacks, as a leader of the Islamic militant group Al Qaeda.

— Larry Neumeister, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of militant

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At Oregon, Sadiq was productive last year (560 yards, eight touchdowns) but was battling injuries and was rarely at full strength even while playing most of the Ducks’ snaps.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
On the other side, the Rangers are battling the Astros to grab the American League West.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026