warring 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of warringnext
as in belligerent

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warring

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verb

present participle of war
as in contending

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warring
  1. belligerent
  2. contending
  3. opposing
  4. warlike
  5. militant
  6. battling
  7. resisting
  8. combative
Adjective
  • What has succeeded in constraining Iran’s belligerent regional ambitions is a combination of aggressive, U.S.-orchestrated economic pressure and Israeli military and covert action to counter Iran’s regional proxies.
    Alina Polyakova, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
  • On Wednesday, a New York judge threatened to toss Trump out of the courtroom after the belligerent ex-President could be heard making disparaging comments about Carroll within earshot of the jury.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of belligerent
Verb
  • The path is similar this time around, and Tampa Bay is coming off a resounding 40-17 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers.
    Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of contending
Verb
  • Conley is struggling with his shot again the past couple of games and at times looks overwhelmed by opposing size and athleticism.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Then inside the meeting, parents and opposing activists gave impassioned speeches on their thoughts on the situation, with multiple speakers yelling in hysterical tones.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of opposing
Adjective
  • Freyja, however, is a more warlike goddess, and even has a part in selecting warriors for her hall in the afterlife.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Some characters die violently in a warlike atmosphere, and the remaining ones struggle with their losses.
    Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Definition of warlike
Adjective
  • The attacker, a U.S. citizen who had proclaimed his support for the Islamic State militant group, was fatally shot in a firefight with police.
    Jack Brook and Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Still, many Democrats are likely to object to the measure, especially more progressive lawmakers who have raised concerns about Israel’s devastating war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, where more than 46,000 people have died.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of militant
Verb
  • The team’s limitations have been apparent since Christmas, and that’s despite the club battling pretty hard in front of sturdy goaltending on a nightly basis.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Nuggets have been battling it out with Wemby.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of battling
Verb
  • The result of a complex physical and chemical treatment process, the finish gets its name for its ceramic-like feel and matte finish while resisting scratches and scuffs.
    Brian Westover, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
  • He was arrested again in 2016, during his four-year probation term, for shoplifting from a local Walmart and resisting security and was sent back to prison.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of resisting
Adjective
  • Incompatible partners, on harder days, may consistently feel resentful, combative or simply annoyed in one another’s presence.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.
    Mattia Dognini, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of combative
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