1
as in war
a lack of agreement or harmony
that troubled household seems to be almost constantly in a state of warfare
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
companies engaged in constant warfare for dominance in the market for smart phones and tablets
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Recent Examples of warfare
Drones already have changed the nature of warfare, as evidenced in Ukraine’s struggle to fight off the more than 3-year-old invasion by Russia.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Not since Captain Phillips have I been so gripped by this kind of maritime warfare, all of which reaches its climax when Kiki starts handing out water guns.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
But despite nearly a century of lessons learned, nuclear warfare still remains a significant threat.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The warships, which are equipped for undersea warfare and air defence, will replace Australia’s Anzac-class frigates.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Not since Captain Phillips have I been so gripped by this kind of maritime warfare, all of which reaches its climax when Kiki starts handing out water guns.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
But despite nearly a century of lessons learned, nuclear warfare still remains a significant threat.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The warships, which are equipped for undersea warfare and air defence, will replace Australia’s Anzac-class frigates.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warfare
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Despite Azerbaijan’s obvious victory, an actual peace agreement has evaded the two sides since the September 2023 war.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Aug. 2025
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Both wars for territory and the destabilization of neighbors swiftly destroy wealth.—
S. C. M. Paine,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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The dwindling embers of the Boise State-University of Idaho rivalry will receive a spark later this year.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
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This fight is the catalyst for one of the longest-running rivalries in the story.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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In Swift's 2008 song, Romeo and Juliet embark on a giddy romance and ultimately overcome the strife between their families to get married.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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These strange yet sublime figures offer an escape from a world that’s become increasingly misunderstood amid raging geopolitical strife.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Texas's redistricting battle has spilled across state lines, drawing national attention and involving lawmakers from beyond its borders.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Aug. 2025
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a judge to jail Beto O'Rourke, claiming the former Democratic congressman violated a court order by fundraising to support the dozens of state Democratic lawmakers who have fled the state amid its redistricting battle.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Social discord, financial struggles, and conflicts abroad continue to consume our country’s time, energy and resources.—
Matthew Beddingfield,
Scientific American,
2 Aug. 2025
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Teammates jumped into the fray to helped quell the discord.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
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Neal has been inconsistent and has had some health struggles.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Not surprisingly, 85% of organizations report that scaling and operationalizing AI is a struggle.—
Jakob Freund,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian officials rejected this position, stating that Ukraine did not initiate the conflict and that only the Russian president has the authority to order a full military withdrawal.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict took place at the White House.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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For the first time in decades, traditional sports face real competition for the next generation of fans, many of whom are trading physical arenas for virtual ones.—
Jennifer Acree,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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From that point, Edwards’ competition was essentially done.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Warfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warfare. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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