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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warring
Adjective
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This cell just across from some very belligerent grown-ass man?—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025 -
Even if a bill collector is rude or becomes belligerent, keep your cool.—
Staff,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
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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
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Meta and others have also filed briefs opposing OpenAI’s plan.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Some characters die violently in a warlike atmosphere, and the remaining ones struggle with their losses.—
Common Sense Media,
Washington Post,
12 July 2024
Adjective
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Why did the ceasefire break down? Both Israel and the Trump administration have blamed Hamas for the resumption of hostilities, citing the militant group's refusal to meet Israel's demand to release more hostages in return for the resumption of talks.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Israel launched its military assault on Gaza after the militant group Hamas killed at least 1,200 people in Israel and abducted more than 250 others on October 7, 2023.—
Don Riddell,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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The Nuggets have been battling it out with Wemby.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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President Donald Trump’s agenda is taking a combative, rocky path through the judicial branch.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Driving the news: Vance has won over Trump's base with combative public performances, by savvily managing relationships with Trump's team, and by showing unwavering fealty to Trump's vision.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Warring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warring. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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