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as in hostilities
a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups
the war was the result of ethnic tensions that had been building in the region for decades
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as in conflict
a lack of agreement or harmony
the siblings always seemed to be at war with one another
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as in battle
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
only the latest round in the never-ending class war
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as in to fight
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Recent Examples of war
Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
But war and instability raged across swathes of the nation, especially in rural areas.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Now the autoplays look like actual militaries, warring, attacking, killing independents quickly and efficiently.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Administration officials are absolutely clueless, sloppy and incompetent. — Joe Szczepaniak, Wheaton
War is not a game
I am sickened by the emoji used by those in top government positions (and then some) in the unclassified text thread about war plans and execution of those plans.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
But war and instability raged across swathes of the nation, especially in rural areas.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Dozens of police officers stood in the narrow gap between the warring groups.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Now the autoplays look like actual militaries, warring, attacking, killing independents quickly and efficiently.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for war
Noun
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Security guarantees for Ukraine that are directly tied to the cessation of hostilities can advance all three of these objectives.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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But Israel's military plans for a major offensive in Gaza may reshape the course of the conflict, depending on the outcome of talks and possible further hostilities.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Your company's purpose should be nonnegotiable and a source of inspiration, especially during times of conflict.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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What Happens Next Talks are currently underway between the U.S, Russia, and Ukraine, to potentially bring an end to the conflict.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite being a nonpartisan race, the Badger State contest served as a national proxy battle for Democratic officials and progressive groups, who are grasping at any glimmer of hope amid Trump 2.0's dominance in Washington that has expanded to other parts of the country and culture.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Kilmer's passing comes after years of public and private health struggles, most notably his long battle with throat cancer.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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While there is no vaccine to prevent the common cold nor a specific medicine to cure it, there are ways to manage your symptoms while your body fights the illness.—
Lauren Schlanger,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Lansky fought attempts by the Israeli Interior Ministry to oust him from the country as an undesirable.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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After all, many characters that came to Thailand this season were searching for peace but instead found chaos, strife, and anxiety.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The generals have been internationally isolated since the takeover and Myanmar's economy and basic services, including healthcare, have been reduced to tatters amid the strife.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ricky Steamboat From Clash Of The Champions 6 The intense rivalry between Ricky Steamboat and Flair produced some of the most celebrated matches in professional wrestling history.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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But in China, it is seen as a prime battleground in the U.S.-China rivalry.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Shortly before the end of Biden’s term in January, the Department of Education issued a fact sheet contending that Title IX applies to colleges’ direct payments to athletes reflecting revenue share/NIL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Just four weeks ago, Granby filed suit against the council for authorizing Key Capture Energy’s plan for a 5-megawatt battery energy storage facility not far from the Salmon Brook; the town contends the council didn’t give enough weight to evidence of environmental and safety hazards.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this month, discord within the party broke out after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) voted along with nine other Senate Democrats and one House Democrat to approve a House GOP funding measure in an effort to avoid a government shutdown.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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From taking your lighting to Clark Griswold-status to planting a towering oak smack dab on the property line, there are plenty of ways your garden can cause discord among the neighbors in record time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“War.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/war. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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