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as in to battle
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a proud people who have fiercely fought all invaders of their homeland
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as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
if you kids continue to fight, I'm turning this car around and we're heading back home!
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as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
I tried to fight the temptation to eat another cookie—and lost
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as in battle
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
a troubled youth who got into one fight after another
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as in struggle
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
the mayoral candidate pledged to lead a successful fight to improve the city's schools
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as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel
a tough, streetwise kid with a lot of fight in him
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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the couple have their share of fights, but they quickly get over them
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Recent Examples of fight
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
With fire-fueling winds returning to the region and workers fighting to contain the firestorm, Aiko is holding space for healing, sending a team of masseuses to a first responders base for sessions of temporary relief.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The assault charges stem from a fight between Lesh and another man that occurred during a snowmobiling outing at Spring Creek trailhead in Summit County on March 25, 2023, according to court documents.
—Ryan Spencer, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Democrats are fighting instead to preserve the cuts for working-class taxpayers, while allowing the rates to increase for wealthier people.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
With fire-fueling winds returning to the region and workers fighting to contain the firestorm, Aiko is holding space for healing, sending a team of masseuses to a first responders base for sessions of temporary relief.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
As is normally the case, Inoue’s upcoming fight will require American boxing fans to stay up really late or wake up very early to watch The Monster in action.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The assault charges stem from a fight between Lesh and another man that occurred during a snowmobiling outing at Spring Creek trailhead in Summit County on March 25, 2023, according to court documents.
—Ryan Spencer, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fight
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Coaches across the country could comfortably analyze such decisions with the benefit of hindsight while Freeman and Ryan Day battled for a ring.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The 41-year-old will have to battle his way past Ulberg to get there.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Generally, caffeine and L-theanine have opposing effects.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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The president already needed Vice President J.D. Vance to break a tie Senate vote to get his Defense secretary confirmed after three Republicans opposed the nomination.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Wilson, 36, then latched on with the Pittsburgh Steelers to compete with Justin Fields for the starting job this past season.—
Vincent Frank,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Grace grew up dancing recreationally in Topeka and joined her high school dance team to compete against other schools in the area.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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Lovers bicker back and forth in angelic proclamations.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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The latest fracas between bickering foes India and Pakistan has finally ended after a resolution was resolved following months of warring almost jeopardized the upcoming Champions Trophy.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Industry surveys have shown that data privacy and the high cost of implementing large language models are among the reasons why enterprises have resisted AI adoption.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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Access to school choice programs varies widely by state, as some offer voucher programs and charter school funding while others have resisted.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Navigating the map from an overworld view, akin to looking at a tabletop game from above, leads to quicker, bite-sized skirmishes, optional short objectives, and requests from characters that build up your bonds.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2025
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There’s usually not even time for trash talk between opponents; that has to wait for the inevitable post-whistle skirmish.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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The film doesn’t paint him as a cautionary tale, treat him like a metaphor, or revel in the spectacle of his struggles.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Gaza conflict did raise the Palestinian issue — the long struggle for independence after decades of Israeli occupation and repression — on the world stage.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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His ability to exploit Daniels’ aggression — baiting him into three first-half fouls — was critical, forcing the Hawks’ defensive anchor to the bench and limiting his usual effectiveness.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Owners concerned whether or not their dog is experiencing a phantom pregnancy can look for the following symptoms: mammary development, lactation, enlarged belly, loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, nesting, being protective of small inanimate objects and restlessness or aggression.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Fight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fight. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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