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or combatted
1
as in fought
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a general eager to combat the enemy on his own ground
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2
as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
must marshal all of our resources to combat this disease
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The Mavericks battled and tried to bully with their size advantage.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith battled against more than just opposing edge-rushers last season.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Democratic governor also can expect some support from minority Republicans in the legislature who have opposed raising taxes on the wealthy.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Those results are similar to those from a July 2009 poll from Quinnipiac University, which found 71% of Connecticut voters favored — and 27% opposed — a state income tax hike for couples making at least $500,000.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Their home—which had withstood previous natural disasters—was one of more than a thousand that was razed in the administrative region.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
22 Dec. 2024
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The tights withstood rubbing with Velcro, resulting in only minor pilling but no visible holes.—
L.A. Hubilla,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Combated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combated. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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