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
As anyone who’s even slightly followed rap over the past decade and a half can attest, this isn’t Drake’s first time engaging in warfare with his peers.
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Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
Even the first breakout show of the year—Paradise on Hulu—is all about keeping order in a world ripped apart by nuclear warfare and climate disaster.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Trump, whose administration had already designated Tren de Aragua as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, on Saturday said many of its members have infiltrated the United States to conduct irregular warfare and hostile actions against the country.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
This shift not only improves operational efficiency but also underscores the future of warfare: adaptable, decentralized, and less dependent on fossil fuels.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
Even the first breakout show of the year—Paradise on Hulu—is all about keeping order in a world ripped apart by nuclear warfare and climate disaster.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Trump, whose administration had already designated Tren de Aragua as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, on Saturday said many of its members have infiltrated the United States to conduct irregular warfare and hostile actions against the country.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
This shift not only improves operational efficiency but also underscores the future of warfare: adaptable, decentralized, and less dependent on fossil fuels.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warfare
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The governing Liberals had appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year until Trump declared a trade war and challenged Canada’s sovereignty.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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What to know about Defense Secretary amid leak of war plans The Associated Press reported in 2021 that 12 members of the National Guard were removed from Biden's swearing-in ceremony because of concerns about ties to extremist groups.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Pitino had unknowingly helped give Calipari his first big break and started a rivalry that lasts today.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Saturday’s meeting between St. John’s and Arkansas (21-13) is set to renew a decades-long rivalry between Pitino and Calipari.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of Costa Rica, whose government has historically gone to great lengths to uphold itself as neutral in regional conflicts and strife, also allowed U.S. migrant flights to land in his country.—
Lomi Kriel,
ProPublica,
12 Mar. 2025
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The 1996 Met was a bit of a Diana 2.0 emergence—by December 1996, her contentious divorce from then-Prince Charles had been finalized for just over three months, following a four-year separation (and plenty of marital strife before that).—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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With competition intensifying, technology rapidly accelerating, and the battle for top talent fiercer than ever, leaders' reservoirs of resilience will continually be challenged from all angles.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The 65-year-old Augustinian friar and his three fellow monks, who have dedicated their lives to silent prayer inside Florence’s Santo Spirito monastery, are preparing to go into battle over plans to open a luxury retirement home on the site.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Beyond the contributions of our honorees, we are all empowered to be peacemakers – to ease the discord and divisiveness in society today.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The party is racked by discord over its position on social issues – especially trans rights and, to an only slightly lesser degree, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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The past year hasn’t always been easy for the family, starting with Kentucky’s loss in the first round last March and continuing through the move to Arkansas and the Razorbacks’ struggles early in the season.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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And for those wondering: Yes, despite her struggles Gay would still love to be a full-time actress.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Space Force is also interested in responsive launch capabilities, in-orbit refueling, and most recently, offensive weapons that could take out an adversary's satellites during a conflict.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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North Korea has sent approximately 11,000 military personnel to fight alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine in its first involvement in a large-scale conflict since the 1950-53 Korean War.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Start before your competition Start looking before your competition heats up.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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However, Glenn stated that competition will exist at every position on the team.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Warfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warfare. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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