1
as in battled
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a proud people who have fiercely fought all invaders of their homeland
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2
as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice
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3
as in competed
to engage in a contest
everyone on that street seems to be fighting to see who can create the gaudiest holiday lighting display
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as in bickered
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 resisted
to refuse to give in to
I tried to fight the temptation to eat another cookie—and lost
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Recent Examples of fought
The event was the latest public honoring of North Korean troops who fought in Russia to repel an incursion by Ukrainian forces.
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Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
In his remarks, Sures saluted his late father, who fought in Israel’s War of Independence in 1948.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers have rolled, while the Blue Jays fought tooth and nail to make it to the Fall Classic.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
As the pair fought, the probable cause affidavit states Sipple knocked the witness to the ground.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Enchanted by her beauty, the brothers fought violently among themselves over her.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Springer fought through multiple nagging injuries to drive in seven runs in the series.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
However, the Dragons’ regrouped after a timeout and fought to a 25-23 victory to clinch the match.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Cordelia Tuan, 32, of Detroit, who spoke outside of the Central Station, also raised concern with the shutdown and the ending of Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies being fought over amid it.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
In his remarks, Sures saluted his late father, who fought in Israel’s War of Independence in 1948.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers have rolled, while the Blue Jays fought tooth and nail to make it to the Fall Classic.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
As the pair fought, the probable cause affidavit states Sipple knocked the witness to the ground.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Enchanted by her beauty, the brothers fought violently among themselves over her.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Springer fought through multiple nagging injuries to drive in seven runs in the series.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
However, the Dragons’ regrouped after a timeout and fought to a 25-23 victory to clinch the match.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Cordelia Tuan, 32, of Detroit, who spoke outside of the Central Station, also raised concern with the shutdown and the ending of Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies being fought over amid it.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fought
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In 2023, Disney battled top cable operator Charter Communications and the agreement that resulted after a 10-day blackout served as a template for the industry.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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The two men have battled against each other several times.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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But animal welfare experts raised several concerns to Public Investigator, including the size of the animal enclosures and the zoo’s breeding of a white tiger, which is opposed by conservation organizations like the World Wildlife Fund.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The prosecution opposed the request, arguing that jail clothing assists with safety and identification.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Here are the results of the top 14 high schools that competed from all across the country.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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Smith, who double majored in statistics and computer science, previously competed on the women’s swimming and diving team.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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On 33 occasions since 2017, Congress has been forced to pass emergency extensions to the flood insurance program, as lawmakers bickered over budgets and looming shutdowns threatened to disrupt it, according to a letter the National Association of Realtors sent to Congress ahead of the shutdown.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, the companies have bickered about the rise of streaming services, in which the media companies are investing billions of dollars and which lure away cable and satellite customers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Epstein has resisted the obvious move to monetize it.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 10 other cases, according to the review, people resisted arrest, some fleeing on foot, while in one instance, an agent briefly clung to the side of a moving car.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Super Bowl winner contended that with a five-game winning streak, maybe people will start believing more in this Bears team.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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This time, the environmental advocacy group contended that San Diego’s supplemental analysis of the visual impacts of taller buildings, prepared in advance of the 2022 ballot measure, disregarded other consequential environmental factors.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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If the current fiscal package is estimated to not only cover its costs but grow the economy too, the path is justified, argued Zandi.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The only Republican senator to join this brief was Murkowski of Alaska, who has argued for limiting the president’s power to impose tariffs without congressional approval.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The landmark document, made known by Pope Paul VI in 1965, denounced antisemitism and combatted the narrative that Jews should be collectively blamed for Jesus’ crucifixion.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Long before the creation of DEI departments formally driving pedagogy in public schools, the ADL had proudly hailed itself as an organization that combatted antisemitism and other forms of bigotry.—
Sahar Mustafah
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Fought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fought. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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