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as in combat
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as in combating
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a proud people who have fiercely fought all invaders of their homeland
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as in opposing
to strive to reduce or eliminate
a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice
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as in competing
to engage in a contest
everyone on that street seems to be fighting to see who can create the gaudiest holiday lighting display
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as in bickering
to express different opinions about something often angrily
if you kids continue to fight, I'm turning this car around and we're heading back home!
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as in resisting
to refuse to give in to
I tried to fight the temptation to eat another cookie—and lost
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Recent Examples of fighting
Jeff Horwitz, WSJ, 17 Oct. 2021
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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But the computer model couldn’t distinguish fighting roosters from non-fighting roosters.
—Jeff Horwitz, WSJ, 17 Oct. 2021
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fighting
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Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told reporters this week that Pyongyang's troops were ready to fight in Kursk but had not yet taken part in combat operations.Brendan Cole, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Nikitin currently leads a volunteer combat battalion of far-right wing extremists in association with Ukrainian command that spearheaded a surprise assault on Russia’s Kursk region earlier this year.Ali Winston, WIRED, 13 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
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This led him to create Smart Restoration to help those battling hair loss feel like themselves again.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 10 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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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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Right out of the gate, the brothers are in a contentious mood, needling each other with elbows and bickering like little siblings.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024
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On Monday, after Rodgers and former head coach Robert Saleh had spent several months bickering over topics such as unexcused absences and cadence, the irritable quarterback won out again.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Leigh’s movies have often evidenced a socialist tendency while resisting typical political bias — except for the unfortunate mixed-bag Peterloo.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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This reminds us of the importance of resisting conformity in our own careers.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s war on Ukraine Russia, in their war against Ukraine, has been manipulating information and spreading disinformation online as a means of information warfare, including by the use of AI and deepfake.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In Wednesday’s attack, according to Moscow, Russian air defenses shot down two of the missiles, while electronic warfare equipment deflected the others.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 11 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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“Fighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fighting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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