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as in hostilities
a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups
the war was the result of ethnic tensions that had been building in the region for decades
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as in conflicts
a lack of agreement or harmony
the siblings always seemed to be at war with one another
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as in rivalries
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
only the latest round in the never-ending class war
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Recent Examples of wars
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
She's also covered the cartel wars along the TX-MX border, Congress in Mexico City, 3 presidential races, and 6 hurricanes.
—Karen Brooks Harper
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
For over a decade, Claire and Jamie Fraser have loved each other across centuries, continents, and wars; their devotion as enduring as the Highland mist that first enveloped their story.
—Carly Witteman, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
And wars have never been won with air power alone.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The combination would mark one of the most significant integrations yet in the streaming wars.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The answer came from someone fresh off a loss who still wants to win tennis wars against teenagers, 20somethings and the biggest foe of them all, Father Time.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
To capitalize on this yearning for tradition, and to bind sumo’s fortunes to the state, the sport’s governing body aligned itself with the rising tide of nationalism that took hold of Japan after its victories in wars against the Chinese and the Russians.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Many of the residents are veterans of Russia’s wars—men who fought in Afghanistan, Chechnya, Georgia, and Ukraine.
—Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
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But the prospect of a multiweek campaign and rising casualties is forcing a reckoning inside the MAGA coalition, many of whom rallied behind his 2016 promise to avoid prolonged Middle East wars and nation-building efforts overseas.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
She's also covered the cartel wars along the TX-MX border, Congress in Mexico City, 3 presidential races, and 6 hurricanes.
—Karen Brooks Harper
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
For over a decade, Claire and Jamie Fraser have loved each other across centuries, continents, and wars; their devotion as enduring as the Highland mist that first enveloped their story.
—Carly Witteman, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
And wars have never been won with air power alone.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The combination would mark one of the most significant integrations yet in the streaming wars.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The answer came from someone fresh off a loss who still wants to win tennis wars against teenagers, 20somethings and the biggest foe of them all, Father Time.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
To capitalize on this yearning for tradition, and to bind sumo’s fortunes to the state, the sport’s governing body aligned itself with the rising tide of nationalism that took hold of Japan after its victories in wars against the Chinese and the Russians.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Many of the residents are veterans of Russia’s wars—men who fought in Afghanistan, Chechnya, Georgia, and Ukraine.
—Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wars
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The resolution would prohibit unauthorized military hostilities in Iran without congressional approval.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Feb. 2026
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Outcome of this week’s indirect talks will be key to the direction of oil prices as traders weigh potential supply concerns if hostilities escalate.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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But China has consistently steered clear of direct involvement in its partners’ conflicts, showing little appetite for wading into Middle Eastern security matters beyond protecting its own assets.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Pentagon is preparing a supplemental budget request of roughly $50 billion to replenish weapons used in recent conflicts, including operations in the Middle East.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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With the renewal secured, viewers can look forward to more high-stakes deals, intense rivalries, complicated relationships that have made the show such a standout.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Watch the All Elite Wrestling show with diverse male and female wrestlers and epic rivalries.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Steve Kerr has repeatedly emphasized that the team needs to be creative to find spacing around Green while Curry battles runner’s knee, and the new starting lineup brought four capable 3-point shooters onto the floor.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Nurse of Canada battles members of Team USA during the women's gold medal match.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Netflix’s metamorphosis into a fully traditional movie studio, complete with all the frictions of theatrical, remains incomplete, and may stay that way.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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With a new government in Dhaka, there is cautious optimism that tougher economic frictions with New Delhi may ease.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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The final season focuses on Claire and Jamie’s struggles during the Revolutionary War, with the war having followed them home.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The struggles with your in-laws, the struggles with the sister-in-law.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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What fights will Zuffa stage and who will show them?—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Everyone fights in their own way.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.—
April Uchitel,
Flow Space,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Wars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wars. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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