fight with
verb
fought with; fighting with; fights with
1
: to fight against (someone or something)
He fought with his wife over/about money.
The U.S. fought with Germany in World Wars I and II.
He fought with several worthy opponents.
2
: to fight on the same side as (someone or something)
The U.S. fought (together) with the Soviet Union in World War II.
3
: to fight by using (something, such as a weapon)
They were fighting with knives.
They fought with their fists.
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Yes, there are fights with swords and bodices that are ripped, but this Zorro is finally much more of a romantic farce than an action drama, befitting star Jean Dujardin‘s particular blend of goofy suavity.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Because of his status, he is allowed to aim only for the biggest fights with the highest paydays and in some instances, the least danger.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Porsha takes the moment of vulnerability as an opportunity to hang up her gloves in her fight with Kelli.
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Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Police officers created a homicide scenario where they were dispatched to the area of 35th Avenue and Jefferson Street for reports of a fight with multiple subjects and shots fired.
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Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Because of his status, he is allowed to aim only for the biggest fights with the highest paydays and in some instances, the least danger.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Porsha takes the moment of vulnerability as an opportunity to hang up her gloves in her fight with Kelli.
—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Police officers created a homicide scenario where they were dispatched to the area of 35th Avenue and Jefferson Street for reports of a fight with multiple subjects and shots fired.
—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fight with
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“Fight with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20with. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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