1
as in aggressiveness
an inclination to fight or quarrel
though the dogs have a reputation for aggression, many of their owners insist they make gentle pets
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as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
diplomats warned that any aggression by either side could easily turn into a full-scale war
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Recent Examples of aggression
Those issues include Beijing’s mounting aggression in the South China Sea and toward the self-ruling democracy of Taiwan, as well as US efforts to limit China’s access to American high tech – stressors unlikely to change any time soon, regardless of who is in the White House.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
So is crafting a deal with Vladimir Putin that will satisfy the Russian president’s desires while protecting Ukraine from further Russian aggression.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Jan. 2025
Those voices have long criticized Trump for being too cozy with Russian President Vladimir Putin and saw Turner as an ally in the effort to push back against Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine and beyond.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
Not just because of his physicality, aggression and reading of the game but because his work on the ball will have to improve significantly during his time at City.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Simone McCarthy, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
So is crafting a deal with Vladimir Putin that will satisfy the Russian president’s desires while protecting Ukraine from further Russian aggression.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Jan. 2025
Those voices have long criticized Trump for being too cozy with Russian President Vladimir Putin and saw Turner as an ally in the effort to push back against Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine and beyond.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
Not just because of his physicality, aggression and reading of the game but because his work on the ball will have to improve significantly during his time at City.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggression
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The three women lived in the home on King Road with two other women who went physically unharmed in the early-morning attack, and Chapin was Kernodle’s boyfriend and stayed over for the night.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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An even more pointed distinction comes when audio of a news report is layered over images of memorials and prayers for the victims of the mosque attack.—
Caryn James,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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For example, shrinking the size and scope of government is a goal which could help the country, but reducing or trimming government programs for almost any constituency would be fraught with hostility and political costs.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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While the temporary pause in hostilities provides reprieve for the Gazan civilians, Hamas and their ideological allies are claiming the agreement as a victory.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2023
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City voters passed the ordinance in defiance of the state, and out of concern that there are insufficient safeguards to prevent fraudulent voting.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Jan. 2025
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But that sense of defiance goes hand-in-hand with a sense of neediness in Warren’s driven world.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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Amid this onslaught, the SDF has publicized several clips showcasing FPV drone strikes targeting the SNA.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Nets had 20 assists to five turnovers in the first half and somehow survived a 25-point onslaught from Scoot Henderson, who missed only once in his first 10 tries.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Even so, there is uncertainty about how quickly lawmakers will approve the boost for legal fights against the new administration.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bobby Templin — whose hand was fractured in prison two years ago — admitted Tuesday afternoon to hitting a correctional officer during a January 2023 fight at the Idaho State Correctional Center.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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His plans also include ICE raids in major metropolitan areas and placing additional restrictions on who is eligible to enter the US. 3.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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The incoming administration is expected to conduct raids in major cities like Chicago.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Kickstart Your Day with The Morning Jolt Apparently, the rule is: belligerence toward our friends, tenderness toward our enemies, or some of them.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
15 Jan. 2025
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In the last decade, North Korean belligerence has spurred the creation of an innovative defense industrial base in South Korea, which now exports to clients globally.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
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“Aggression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggression. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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