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as in fight
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
passing the medical licensing exam was an uphill battle, but she succeeded
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as in skirmish
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
a battle between rival gangs left two people lying dead on the street
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as in field
active fighting during the course of a war
soldiers who desperately wanted to forget the horrors that they had witnessed in battle
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the chess game was a real battle between two of the world's best players
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as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the two armies battled each other for control of the bridge
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as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must battle hunger and poverty wherever they exist
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Recent Examples of battle
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The biggest victories in the inflation battle already have occurred, Hoyt said.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Amid successive waves of digital streaming and AI upheaval for the music industry, Elizabeth Matthews, CEO of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, has battled for the rights and royalties of artists.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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The ongoing legal battles over Trump's executive orders are expected to continue, with further court challenges and appeals likely.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The biggest victories in the inflation battle already have occurred, Hoyt said.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Just before that carnage ensued, Larson was battling eventual winner Christopher Bell for the lead.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Amid successive waves of digital streaming and AI upheaval for the music industry, Elizabeth Matthews, CEO of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, has battled for the rights and royalties of artists.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battle
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His childhood was turbulent—his parents' frequent fights sometimes turned physical, with his father directing his frustrations at young Gene.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Their responses indicate a lengthy fight to come over the budget resolution.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Musk’s latest statement marks yet another escalation in the ongoing skirmish.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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As per an incident report obtained by the Miami Herald, multiple guests eventually joined in the skirmish at Manor Complex entertainment complex in Wilton Manors in the early hours of Jan. 26.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Kim Kardashian faces lawsuit amid her own legal training The suit comes amid Kardashian's nascent interest in entering the legal field.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Milwaukee shot a scorching 60.9 percent from the field and 4 of 9 (44.4 percent) from behind the arc in the fourth quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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After the goalless draw in one of soccer’s fiercest rivalries, the Portuguese manager was yet again outspoken in his press conference.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The rivalry between the two legends, both on and off the course, is well known.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Also, bringing back Dalton wouldn’t prevent the Panthers from bringing in a young draft pick to compete with Plummer for the No. 3 job.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Feb. 2025
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Related article World Athletics’ policy limiting trans women participation is ‘here to stay,’ says president Sebastian Coe Unable to compete in female world rankings competitions due to the current rules from the sport’s governing body, Telfer’s dreams of becoming an Olympian are currently on hold.—
Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Several Republican lawmakers have faced backlash from constituents in recent days over President Trump's sweeping cuts to the federal government, which have been spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency, a task force led by Elon Musk.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Japan Demolish Australian Defense Before the USA vs Colombia match, Japan faced Australia in the tournament opener, thrashing the Matildas 4-0.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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For haircare on the move, Hair Syrup’s range of treatment pre-wash hair oils blend all-natural ingredients to combat dryness and damage.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The cuts have focused on people who were not only combating false content online but also working on broader safeguards to protect elections from cyberattacks or other attempts to disrupt voting systems.—
Steven Lee Myers,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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For example, the association opposes the federal Community Reinvestment Act, which is designed to encourage lending to lower-income and other groups but which, the ABA said, discourages bankers from offering certain products or lending outside of their area networks.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Players, in his world, are people whom no court can block, no journalist can question, no legislator can oppose.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battle. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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