war (against)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for war (against)
Verb
  • Among the federal lawsuits fighting to continue the program, a hearing is scheduled Monday in federal court in northern California on a motion to speed up the sharing of evidence.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Earlier in the day, President Trump rejected reports that advisor Elon Musk would be briefed on how the U.S. would fight a hypothetical war with China.
    Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Shaver, 40, of Kansas City, was left to grapple with the devastating loss after her 61-year-old mother spent 322 days on a ventilator battling the effects of the virus before succumbing to kidney failure.
    Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In earlier games, Clark Atlanta University played Virginia Union on the women’s side, and Central State battled Claflin. Consolation games between the losers of Thursday’s games are Friday, with the women’s game tipping off at noon and the men’s contest at 6 p.m.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This lip mask is super hydrating — key to combat dry airplane cabin air — and luxurious feeling.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
  • To address this, companies should foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge-sharing, ensuring that both teams work together to combat climate corruption.
    Oludolapo Makinde, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“War (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/war%20%28against%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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