skirmish (with)

verb

Definition of skirmish (with)next
as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict for years the Apache leader had been skirmishing with the Mexicans, who were responsible for his nickname, Geronimo

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  1. fight
  2. battle
  3. combat
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  • There, the two parties—the Israeli government and the remnants of Hamas’s leadership—both calculate that continuing to fight will further their political interests.
    Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2024
  • So why is independence worth fighting — and helping others fight — for?
    Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of fight
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  • Puritans, in search of religious freedom, sacrificed everything, came to America, battled the harsh winters and scraped up enough food – thanks to the help of Native Americans – to enjoy a feast.
    Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • However, there was no indication that a truce in Lebanon would hasten a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in devastated Gaza, where Israel is battling Palestinian militant group Hamas.
    Maayan Lubell, Maya Gebeily, and Laila Bassam, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of battle
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  • Her re-election sets Phoenix up to continue growing the burgeoning technology and health care industries, building sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change and expanding public transportation options.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Researchers could face obstacles in tracking and combating climate change, leaving governments and businesses less prepared for its impacts and less able to help thwart climate change.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of combat
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