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1
as in competing
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 facing
to enter into contest or conflict with
the two top-seeded tennis players battled each other for almost three hours
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3
as in combating
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the two armies battled each other for control of the bridge
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as in opposing
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must battle hunger and poverty wherever they exist
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Recent Examples of battling
Queenie Wong
follow, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The 34-year-old has not played for Brazil since October 2023 and has spent the last two years battling injuries.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Clearly, Samsung is prioritising keeping its flagship as competitively priced as possible (and perhaps trying to steal a bit of the WWDC limelight this week) despite battling rising manufacturing costs.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Across eight episodes, competitors must build their own cooking stations, earn mystery ingredient baskets through physical challenges and prepare dishes over open fire while battling unpredictable weather and rugged conditions.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
After more than a month of battling the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch and Echols County and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, both are now at 100% containment, the Georgia Forestry Commission announced on Thursday.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Fuel costs remain a concern, but Hutchinson said Bath & Body Works is battling it successfully as margins remain stable.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 June 2026
Peter Frampton has opened up about battling inclusion body myositis and how it's affected his career.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Resistance to protocols during public health emergencies is common in Congo, which is battling its 17th Ebola outbreak since the virus was first identified there in 1976.
—Ope Adetayo, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a growing fire near Palmdale that’s burned roughly 200 acres by Saturday night.
—Queenie Wong
follow, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The 34-year-old has not played for Brazil since October 2023 and has spent the last two years battling injuries.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Clearly, Samsung is prioritising keeping its flagship as competitively priced as possible (and perhaps trying to steal a bit of the WWDC limelight this week) despite battling rising manufacturing costs.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Across eight episodes, competitors must build their own cooking stations, earn mystery ingredient baskets through physical challenges and prepare dishes over open fire while battling unpredictable weather and rugged conditions.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
After more than a month of battling the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch and Echols County and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, both are now at 100% containment, the Georgia Forestry Commission announced on Thursday.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Fuel costs remain a concern, but Hutchinson said Bath & Body Works is battling it successfully as margins remain stable.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 June 2026
Peter Frampton has opened up about battling inclusion body myositis and how it's affected his career.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Resistance to protocols during public health emergencies is common in Congo, which is battling its 17th Ebola outbreak since the virus was first identified there in 1976.
—Ope Adetayo, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battling
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After having two children and settling into post-fighting life on her farm in Riverside, Rousey seriously began to consider an MMA return last year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Speaking ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Johnson told the BBC that the troops should be sent to peaceful regions in non-fighting roles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Bowman has been competing at USA Basketball’s Under 17 World Cup training camp in Colorado.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Sixty years after the boycott, Africa has nine nations competing at this 48-team World Cup.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Ventura was the only defendant not facing life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Seamus Bozeman
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While Burnham plots his next move, the UK government now enters a new period of uncertainty, potentially facing a sixth prime minister in seven years.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Over the past 50 years, summits have led to promotion of free trade, cooperation in combating infectious diseases and a concerted, effective counter to authoritarianism around the world.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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At a March hearing on combating scams, senior officials from the FBI and the FTC gently sparred over whose agency was the best place to report scams.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Others also questioned how much time was allotted for those opposing the project, such as Flojaune Cofer, who is running to replace Serna on the board and appears likely to advance to the November general election.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The video was obviously not received well, and officials at Texas Tech were enduring a tremendous amount of backlash from opposing conference leaders from across the Big 12.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The series features six conversations — highlighting the arts of cinematography, composing, production design, editing, costume design, and visual effects — with the artisans behind Emmy-contending shows, all moderated by IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
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Neither Rice nor Caicedo were playing for contending clubs in 2024, but both West Ham and Brighton, by virtue of broadcasting revenue or, in the latter’s specific case, the quality of their recruitment, possessed the financial resilience to name a price and then stick to it.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Road rage is a year-round constant in Colorado, but summer can bring more drivers to the state’s roads and increase the chance of encountering an aggressive driver, Mendez said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
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What to know about the weather The event is encountering significant threats due to weather.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Lee, 31, exclaimed, and the pair, mere moments after meeting, snapped a selfie as Gonzalez, 28, presented his Korean bulgogi beef quesadilla to the camera with a grin.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Bunnie, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, and Jelly Roll tied the knot in August 2016 during a whirlwind Las Vegas ceremony, after meeting the year prior.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Battling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battling. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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