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as in fight
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 skirmish
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 field
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 rivalry
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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as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the two armies battled each other for control of the bridge
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as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must battle hunger and poverty wherever they exist
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Recent Examples of battle
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
What else is going on Point Reyes’ historic dairies have been ousted after a legal battle.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
His experience battling a brain tumor was interesting because so much of that happened away from the course.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Russia is also not able to produce large quantities of new advanced main battle tanks and the production of new equipment is limited.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
What else is going on Point Reyes’ historic dairies have been ousted after a legal battle.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
In earlier games, Clark Atlanta University played Virginia Union on the women’s side, and Central State battled Claflin.
Consolation games between the losers of Thursday’s games are Friday, with the women’s game tipping off at noon and the men’s contest at 6 p.m.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
His experience battling a brain tumor was interesting because so much of that happened away from the course.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battle
Noun
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Can blue cities and states, nonprofits and good-hearted corporations keep up the fight without any federal help?—
Bill Weir,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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This is not the moment to slow down the fight or turn our backs on TB.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The clashes are a sign of growing tensions at the Lebanon-Syria border, northeast of the Beqaa valley, where predominantly Shiite Lebanese villages have seen skirmishes with Syrian soldiers in recent weeks.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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After his skirmish with Diarra, Neal waved his arms to fire up Creighton fans in the sellout crowd.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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As open fields and forests are being paved over, the natural life cycle of fireflies is disrupted as these luminescent beetles are displaced.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Now teams that miss out on the NCAA tournament on selection Sunday are added to the 32-team NIT field, which uses home court sites until the semifinal and final rounds.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Saturday’s meeting between St. John’s and Arkansas (21-13) is set to renew a decades-long rivalry between Pitino and Calipari.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Pitino had unknowingly helped give Calipari his first big break and started a rivalry that lasts today.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And the vessels two rotational captains—Chris Gardner and Christian Trotter, both ex-Maltese Falcon skippers—compete over who can sail the yacht the most.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Every male in the crowd competes to align their tails with the lone female red-sided garter snake for a chance at copulation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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But like most things politics these days, the effort — despite the bipartisan support — is facing some hurdles.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: Watson's conviction sent shockwaves through the digital media industry, which for years faced pressure from venture investments to grow quickly online.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
29 Mar. 2025
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To address this, companies should foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge-sharing, ensuring that both teams work together to combat climate corruption.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This lip mask is super hydrating — key to combat dry airplane cabin air — and luxurious feeling.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For decades, the organization vigorously opposed sports gambling.—
Made by History,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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California voters opposed similar school voucher plans in 1993 and 2000, with both initiatives receiving about 30 percent support.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battle. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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