as in war
a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups
Both sides agreed to cease all hostilities.
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Recent Examples of hostilities
This one would stop hostilities between the countries and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Yet, even as both sides signal a deal is within reach, hostilities in the region continue.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
Damage to critical energy infrastructure, disruptions to shipping through key waterways, and the human toll of active hostilities have compounded into an economic crisis with spillover effects spanning every developing region on the planet.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Sean Snaith, an economist who leads the University of Central Florida Institute for Economic Forecasting in Orlando, suggested energy price hikes could spill into other sectors of the economy if hostilities extend deeper into the year.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
This week, hostilities reignited.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The hostilities start when D-Backs pitcher Ian Kennedy hits rookie Yasiel Puig in the head with a fastball in the 6th inning.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
After showing signs of easing, hostilities flared up this week, pushing up oil prices again.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Strikes in the region have continued in recent days despite the White House's assertion to lawmakers that hostilities have ended.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Yet, even as both sides signal a deal is within reach, hostilities in the region continue.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
Damage to critical energy infrastructure, disruptions to shipping through key waterways, and the human toll of active hostilities have compounded into an economic crisis with spillover effects spanning every developing region on the planet.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Sean Snaith, an economist who leads the University of Central Florida Institute for Economic Forecasting in Orlando, suggested energy price hikes could spill into other sectors of the economy if hostilities extend deeper into the year.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
This week, hostilities reignited.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The hostilities start when D-Backs pitcher Ian Kennedy hits rookie Yasiel Puig in the head with a fastball in the 6th inning.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
After showing signs of easing, hostilities flared up this week, pushing up oil prices again.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Strikes in the region have continued in recent days despite the White House's assertion to lawmakers that hostilities have ended.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostilities
Noun
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And part of it is Congress' already historically slim voting margins – margins, by the way, that won't be getting any more cushion amid the gerrymandering wars.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Pinkas said that before the war, Iran was isolated under sanctions that choked its oil exports, dealing blows to its economy.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Noun
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In other words, the current combination of US political tensions and global conflicts are driving more US nationals to seek new options overseas.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Notably, the Vikings haven’t been able to create this conflict.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Hostilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostilities. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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