as in soldier
a person, group, or country that fights in a war or battle
Britain was a major combatant in World War II.
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Recent Examples of combatant
Israel’s offensive has killed more than 50,000 Palestinians, including hundreds killed in strikes since a ceasefire ended about two weeks ago, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which doesn’t say whether those killed are civilians or combatants.
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Isaac Sharf, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The middleweight division is stacked with eight outstanding combatants, including 2023 PFL MMA Champion and two-time PFL MMA finalist Impa Kasanganay.
—Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Aston University researchers have revisited that original study and concluded that the horizon effect—in which ships viewed from a distance seem to be traveling along the horizon—is a more effective means of confusing enemy combatants, according to a paper published in the journal i-Perception.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
More than any pair of combatants in the Sweet 16, the Cougars and Crimson Tide are poised to accommodate our desire for high scores and higher theatre.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Isaac Sharf, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The middleweight division is stacked with eight outstanding combatants, including 2023 PFL MMA Champion and two-time PFL MMA finalist Impa Kasanganay.
—Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Aston University researchers have revisited that original study and concluded that the horizon effect—in which ships viewed from a distance seem to be traveling along the horizon—is a more effective means of confusing enemy combatants, according to a paper published in the journal i-Perception.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
More than any pair of combatants in the Sweet 16, the Cougars and Crimson Tide are poised to accommodate our desire for high scores and higher theatre.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combatant
Noun
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Video shared on social media shows one soldier donning an Arizona Wildcat flag descending rapidly before rolling over upon impact.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Canned goods and other non-perishables had to be sent to our soldiers who were fighting for our freedom.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Users can personalize the prompt by describing features, aesthetic or desired theme—such as space explorer, fantasy warrior or tech ninja.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first female, named Khaleesi after the warrior queen from Martin’s best-selling books and hit TV adaptation, was born more recently and is about three months old.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ukraine has previously said Russia used first person-view (FPV) drones commonly found along the front lines to attack Ukrainian soldiers in defensive positions, forcing the fighters to move into the direct line of Russian artillery.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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After Affleck’s take on the Marvel hero, Netflix adapted the comic book about a blind lawyer turned crime fighter into a TV show.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro said his family and guests were awakened by state troopers banging on their doors at around 2 a.m. on Sunday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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His family was safely evacuated from the residence by state troopers, and no one was injured, the governor added.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Combatant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combatant. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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