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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
Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
This led him to create Smart Restoration to help those battling hair loss feel like themselves again.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Vitale expects the event will put the total fundraising to more than $100 million for children battling cancer.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The government responded with violent crackdowns and soon several factions were battling the Syrian security forces.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Assad warned Western nations against supporting rebel groups battling his armed forces, predicting the militants would one day strike against the US and others.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
With their best troops and equipment, not to mention thousands of North Korean reinforcements, busy battling the Ukrainian invasion of western Russia’s Kursk Oblast—and suffering horrific casualties—the Russians have few reserves around Pokrovsk.
—David Axe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Decker, known for her part-time NASCAR career since 2018 and for bravely battling rheumatoid arthritis, has always been a formidable presence in racing.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Estranged from his family and battling health issues, Husk, a fictional character, becomes consumed with stopping Matthews and his destructive grand plan.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Charles having to take a backseat due to his health, Queen Camilla has had to pull out of multiple engagements while battling pneumonia.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
This led him to create Smart Restoration to help those battling hair loss feel like themselves again.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Vitale expects the event will put the total fundraising to more than $100 million for children battling cancer.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The government responded with violent crackdowns and soon several factions were battling the Syrian security forces.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Assad warned Western nations against supporting rebel groups battling his armed forces, predicting the militants would one day strike against the US and others.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
With their best troops and equipment, not to mention thousands of North Korean reinforcements, busy battling the Ukrainian invasion of western Russia’s Kursk Oblast—and suffering horrific casualties—the Russians have few reserves around Pokrovsk.
—David Axe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Decker, known for her part-time NASCAR career since 2018 and for bravely battling rheumatoid arthritis, has always been a formidable presence in racing.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Estranged from his family and battling health issues, Husk, a fictional character, becomes consumed with stopping Matthews and his destructive grand plan.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battling
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But the computer model couldn’t distinguish fighting roosters from non-fighting roosters.Jeff Horwitz, WSJ, 17 Oct. 2021
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Some had joined Ukrainian combat units as volunteers, while others have sought to assist the Ukrainian people in non-fighting capacities.Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2023
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Balancing power amid competing external interests magnifies Turkey’s dilemma.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The airline claims that together the carriers’ will be a much stronger force on the West Coast, especially when competing with the Big Three — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Coverage topics may include gender equity and issues facing female leaders.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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California’s electric vehicle ambitions are facing a reality check.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bespoke drinks menu was inspired by the concept of yin and yang—with eight choices named after opposing forces like the sun/moon, heaven/earth, mountain/river, and dark side/bright side.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, with Mars retrograde opposing Venus, your romantic and friendship dynamics are being put to the test.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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He was traded to a contending Philadelphia 76ers club led by the All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their interest points to a possible bidding war between the two American League East rivals, as well as several other contending teams, for the 30-year-old right-hander.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trust Exercise, by Susan Choi Readers who came to Choi’s novel Trust Exercise in 2019, when it was first published, had the enviable experience of encountering its narrative acrobatics with no preparation.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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After encountering Tucker, the officers ran after him, and one of the officers fired their weapon at the teen, who was then given first aid and transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Battling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battling. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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