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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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Recent Examples of war
Noun
His plan for containing turf wars between gangs was to allow monopolies to flourish. Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025 At the auction last week, the Coper pot was the subject of a 10-minute bidding war between individuals in London, Denmark and New York, per Artnet’s Jo Lawson-Tancred. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
White Lotus has always been a work made up of closely observed character study (please see this season’s three quietly warring white women who have been friends since childhood). Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025 While the talks have been ongoing between U.S. and Russian and, separately, U.S. and Ukrainian officials, the two warring countries continue to launch attacks at each other. Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for war
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Noun
  • These meetings initially took place virtually and then in person across different capitals, seeking a cessation of hostilities and the establishment of humanitarian corridors.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • But Putin had other ideas, tying a halt in hostilities to the West readmitting certain Russian banks into the West’s financial network.
    Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The pope's Easter message included a call for an end to conflicts in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
    Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
  • There are volunteer opportunities, a teen club, and during the current conflict, the Hesed has become a hub for delivering tons of humanitarian aid, trauma care, and kinship.
    Maria Zimina, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Rather, Awuah-Darko wants his story to reach people, whether through Instagram or this article, who feel alone in their battles, even if that comes with backlash.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Orlando, dies after long battle with cancer Patrick Kahn, founder of Snap! Orlando, dies after long battle with cancer Defending elections integrity cost Alan Hays some friendships.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As the war lurched into its fourth year, Russian losses of tanks, fighting vehicles and other heavy equipment had exceeded 20,000, according to the analysts at the Oryx intelligence collective, which confirms each loss with imagery from the front line.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The court fight over Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia is a most unusual one in that no one denies that the government violated the law in deporting him.
    The Editors, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Weiner’s take on the band novel was partially influenced by real-life musicians, the author says: The strife between members of Fleetwood Mac, which fueled their iconic songs.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • All of the women in this show have seen so much strife, but this baby was born in hell.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • What has endured and evolved, however, is a fierce rivalry in an event that is now huge business, watched by up to 250,000 in person, millions more on television (the races are being screened live on BBC One) and sponsored by French luxury brand Chanel, no less.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • While known for his exceptional mic skills, Punk also consistently delivered in-ring performances, with his rivalry against John Cena and Rey Mysterio producing some of his most iconic bouts.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Wolfers contended that firms will likely not announce plans to set up their factories in the U.S. as long as the uncertainty and instability Trump has started continues.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Newsmax also contended that what Kelly said was protected opinion.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • There's no discord between he and I, which is great.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Today, that might show up as withdrawing at the slightest hint of discord.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025

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“War.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/war. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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