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as in soldiers
a person engaged in military service
the debate whether more fighters are needed to bring order to that war-torn country
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as in boxers
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
a program at the community center for training local youths as fighters
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as in defendants
a person who takes part in a dispute
kept the two fighters apart until they had calmed down and could talk sensibly
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Recent Examples of fighters
Rebel fighters and Damascenes rushed through the facility, freeing groups of men, women and children from cells.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
The relationship went both ways, with Hezbollah fighters serving as shock troops that bolstered Assad’s flagging army — an intervention the group justified as protecting Shiite minorities and shrines in Syria from Islamist and jihadi factions in the opposition.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Our generation of fighters reset the patriotism this country had lost.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The qualified pledge of support for a post-Assad Syria comes as the Biden administration continues to look to target Islamic State fighters to prevent the group from reemerging as an international threat and maintains support for Israel.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Nearly three years later, Russia has sustained more than 700,000 casualties, according to Western and Ukrainian estimates, with hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian fighters thought to be killed and injured.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In just a few days last week, the loose coalition of resistance fighters ended a cruel tyrannical dynastic rein in Syria as Russia and Iran were too distracted to bring air cover to their ally, the despotic President al-Assad.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Some of the fighters along with civilians began ransacking his official residences.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Rebel fighters poured into the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, bringing an end to the 24-year reign of Assad and his Baath Party, which had ruled the country since a 1963 coup.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
The relationship went both ways, with Hezbollah fighters serving as shock troops that bolstered Assad’s flagging army — an intervention the group justified as protecting Shiite minorities and shrines in Syria from Islamist and jihadi factions in the opposition.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Our generation of fighters reset the patriotism this country had lost.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The qualified pledge of support for a post-Assad Syria comes as the Biden administration continues to look to target Islamic State fighters to prevent the group from reemerging as an international threat and maintains support for Israel.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Nearly three years later, Russia has sustained more than 700,000 casualties, according to Western and Ukrainian estimates, with hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian fighters thought to be killed and injured.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In just a few days last week, the loose coalition of resistance fighters ended a cruel tyrannical dynastic rein in Syria as Russia and Iran were too distracted to bring air cover to their ally, the despotic President al-Assad.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Some of the fighters along with civilians began ransacking his official residences.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Rebel fighters poured into the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, bringing an end to the 24-year reign of Assad and his Baath Party, which had ruled the country since a 1963 coup.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fighters
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It is based on her reporting about the murder by Salvadoran soldiers of more than 1,000 civilian residents of the village of El Mozote in 1981, and the return of survivors years later.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Prince William joined in the festive spirit by helping to distribute gifts to children from under the Christmas tree before enjoying a lively performance by a Fijian choir composed of soldiers from the Mercian Regiment.Simon Perry, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many celebrities, including NBA stars, professional boxers, and politicians, choose Smile Hair Clinic for their hair restoration needs.Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Both boxers are multi-division world titlists, and both might be beginning to slide away from their primes.Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Another alternative would be to use a process courts have followed in the past when defendants have died before being sentenced, prosecutors proposed.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The next court date for the three defendants will be March 13, with time excluded so the defense can continue to review discovery.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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This existential threat doesn’t sit well with women who embrace the calling to be advocates, allies or social justice warriors – not just for Black people, but for all people.Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The editors were able to fuse a powerful depiction of unlikely warriors in a conflict zone with a loving and surprising portrait of artists.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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His lawyers at the firm Morgan & Morgan, a major US plaintiffs’ firm, described the case as the first of its kind.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the federal charges, Combs is facing roughly 30 civil lawsuits, with many of the plaintiffs represented by lawyer Tony Buzbee, who has pledged to file over 100 complaints.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The rest of the contestants and the coaches reacted joyfully, including Stefani, who could be seen twirling in a gown.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In a rare double-down, Bublé was also the only coach to have two contestants make it into the top five, as well as boasting the top two finishers thanks to his other contestant, Shye, coming in as runner-up.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fighters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fighters. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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