battles 1 of 2

noun

Definition of battlesnext
plural of battle
1
as in fights
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective passing the medical licensing exam was an uphill battle, but she succeeded

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as in skirmishes
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups a battle between rival gangs left two people lying dead on the street

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as in actions
active fighting during the course of a war soldiers who desperately wanted to forget the horrors that they had witnessed in battle

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as in rivalries
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another the chess game was a real battle between two of the world's best players

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battles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of battle
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as in competes
to engage in a contest the two teams, which have long been archrivals, will battle on the court for the state championship

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as in faces
to enter into contest or conflict with the two top-seeded tennis players battled each other for almost three hours

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as in combats
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict the two armies battled each other for control of the bridge

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as in opposes
to strive to reduce or eliminate we must battle hunger and poverty wherever they exist

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battles
  1. actions
  2. rivalries
  3. faces
  4. opposes
  5. efforts
  6. confrontations
  7. contends
  8. competitions
Noun
  • The filing details a Wells Notice received from the SEC regarding disclosures related to the NDA for Dovitinib, with the company maintaining that its actions were appropriate.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details various legal proceedings, including securities class actions and shareholder derivative actions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of actions
Noun
  • The final week of the TGL regular season — Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4 — ties in some traditional geographic sports rivalries.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These kind of rivalries and players push us to our 100% limit.
    Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of rivalries
Verb
  • The contemporary world faces challenges such as climate change, economic inequality and technological disruptions that require a more comprehensive and integrated diplomatic approach.
    Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jefferson now faces Democrat Adam Moore.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of faces
Verb
  • The Sun opposes Chiron and creates a trine with Jupiter.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Mercury creates a trine with Jupiter, opposes Chiron, and squares off against Pluto.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of opposes
Noun
  • In 2022, the city's police department focused its efforts to decrease reckless driving incidents by increasing visible enforcement and radar speed signs.
    Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Identifying highly repetitive tasks and processes based on document and information processing is a great way to focus your automation efforts.
    Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of efforts
Noun
  • Elsewhere, Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters continued to engage in clashes near the Lebanese border in the second day of direct ground confrontations.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Tuesday's debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance will be a decisive moment in a campaign notably short on such direct confrontations.
    NBC News, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of confrontations
Verb
  • By voluntarily agreeing to the MOU, the company actually sought to kill attempts at passing right-to-repair laws, Warren contends.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The complaint contends the provision ought not to apply to antitrust claims.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of contends
Noun
  • The Dortmund winger has scored five goals and five assists in eight games across all competitions this season and would have been a logical candidate for a call-up.
    Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The game features runways, competitions and environments inspired by real-world places, parties and events, like Klum’s famous Halloween party.
    Adriana Lee, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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