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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
Karen Brooks Harper, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
No One Knows What to Call Venezuela The wars since 1945 have not actually been so explicitly about resources, yet the President can't seem to stop talking about oil and energy.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
These wars, along with the Bush tax cuts, started the budget deficit spiral that continues to this day.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Revolutionary France tried to recruit American passions for European wars.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
In an era when AI researchers are being poached in 10-figure deals that make NBA free agent negotiations look like child’s play, Coogan and Hays cover the AI talent wars like ESPN analysts.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
The San Bernardino band is a pioneer of the subgenre, which blends the traditional instrumentation of Mexican folk balladry with elements of American trap music, namely its beats and the gritty lyrical content that deals with matters of moving contraband, turf wars and endless hustle.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Understanding the the global impact of society’s many shifting plates — from tariffs and trade deals, to political undercurrents and wars — is crucial to keeping sustainable fashion on a positive course.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
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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, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
No One Knows What to Call Venezuela The wars since 1945 have not actually been so explicitly about resources, yet the President can't seem to stop talking about oil and energy.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
These wars, along with the Bush tax cuts, started the budget deficit spiral that continues to this day.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Revolutionary France tried to recruit American passions for European wars.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
In an era when AI researchers are being poached in 10-figure deals that make NBA free agent negotiations look like child’s play, Coogan and Hays cover the AI talent wars like ESPN analysts.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
The San Bernardino band is a pioneer of the subgenre, which blends the traditional instrumentation of Mexican folk balladry with elements of American trap music, namely its beats and the gritty lyrical content that deals with matters of moving contraband, turf wars and endless hustle.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Understanding the the global impact of society’s many shifting plates — from tariffs and trade deals, to political undercurrents and wars — is crucial to keeping sustainable fashion on a positive course.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wars
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Those presidents asked for permission to conduct hostilities because the supreme law of the land, the Constitution, unambiguously vests the war power in Congress.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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Almost three years since the start of the Sudanese civil war, there are few signs of the hostilities ending soon, with experts fearing the world’s gravest humanitarian crisis could yet worsen.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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The township is arguing that state law regarding government employee protections against lawsuits conflicts with federal court rulings.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Similar false or misleading content has circulated during the Israeli-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who has followed the devastating violence in California’s prisons knows that gang rivalries trigger a lot of the bloodshed.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers set to face off in Saturday nights' playoff game, some local couples are hoping love can overcome even the biggest of rivalries.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Chris Mara’s involvement in personnel decisions has been reduced in recent years, but his role as an owner is expected to grow as John Mara battles cancer.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Dallasta, 43, battles anxiety, which has worsened with Vesiolko's detention.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
21 Dec. 2025
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Trade and diplomatic frictions aside, Japanese companies are positive on business growth, with the Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey showing that sentiment among Japanese companies mostly improved in the fourth quarter, especially among small manufacturers.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2025
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Old frictions become new frays in the very first episode as Norma (Burnett) and Linda, née Penelope (Dern), collide in a tête-à-tête dispensing new secrets and poignant credos after the explosive season one finale that left Robert (Ricky Martin) shot and Linda cuffed.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The actors will deliver quotes from the artists, thereby giving viewers a better understanding of the process and struggles of artists, Challis Davy said.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, all but one Horned Frog who got in the game scored, and Campbell said the team’s scoring versatility matters even more when one of the team’s top scorers struggles.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Eleven finds her way to them, jumping inside the Mind Flayer to destroy Vecna, who’s controlling it from within, while Will fights telepathically from the outside, no longer empathetic or afraid to go toe to toe with his former saboteur.—
Yohana Desta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2026
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Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Novo Nordisk’s shift from a market darling to a serious underperformer has set the stage for a transitional 2026 as the Danish drugmaker fights to regain investor confidence in its weight loss business.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 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 14 Jan. 2026.
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