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as in competed
to engage in a contest
the two teams, which have long been archrivals, will battle on the court for the state championship
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as in fought
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the two armies battled each other for control of the bridge
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as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must battle hunger and poverty wherever they exist
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Recent Examples of battled
Martini was 13 years old in 1978 when the Muslim Brotherhood battled with al-Assad's forces in Aleppo.
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Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
Earlier this season, Wagner battled through an undisclosed illness, but hadn’t missed a game yet.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
The team has battled throughout the season and earned a home game for this matchup.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The All-Pro wide receiver has battled through a lingering shoulder injury since Week 9, which has limited him to playing more than 83 percent of the snaps in only one of the past four games.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The public was asked to avoid the area while crews battled the fires.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Throughout his career, Hill has battled a series of injuries, leading to growing concerns about his long-term durability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Offensive linemen Darnell Wright and Coleman Shelton, safety Kevin Byard and wide receiver Keenan Allen, who battled injuries during the week, are good to play.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
The two sides battled in their legal filings over the appropriate level of scrutiny the court should apply.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
Earlier this season, Wagner battled through an undisclosed illness, but hadn’t missed a game yet.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
The team has battled throughout the season and earned a home game for this matchup.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The All-Pro wide receiver has battled through a lingering shoulder injury since Week 9, which has limited him to playing more than 83 percent of the snaps in only one of the past four games.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The public was asked to avoid the area while crews battled the fires.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Throughout his career, Hill has battled a series of injuries, leading to growing concerns about his long-term durability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Offensive linemen Darnell Wright and Coleman Shelton, safety Kevin Byard and wide receiver Keenan Allen, who battled injuries during the week, are good to play.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
The two sides battled in their legal filings over the appropriate level of scrutiny the court should apply.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battled
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Covington has not competed since that loss.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet, none competed with all of Siemens Energy’s subsidiaries under one parent, until GE Vernova’s stock market debut.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The title was likely inspired by the years of abuse Gypsy allegedly faced at the hands of her mother as a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In December 2023, many SAG-AFTRA members — including a couple of negotiating committee members — opposed their contract due to AI.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have also opposed that request, saying the conduct at issue in the indictment isn’t within the scope of his official duties, which, under the Supreme Court’s ruling, means it can still be prosecuted.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Other researchers contended that these communities hunted for larger game.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eli was drafted by the Chargers and sent to the New York Giants via trade, a move many contended was a result of his family's wishes.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Obama also encountered multiple roadblocks in selecting a commerce secretary.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even the safest and most careful among us have encountered fraudsters.Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Battled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battled. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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