battles

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All (3) Noun (2) Verb (1)

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military fight n.
struggle n.
fight, struggle v.

NOUN

military fight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action assault attack bloodshed bombing campaign clash combat conflict crusade encounter fighting hostility skirmish strife struggle war warfare

STRONG

barrage brush carnage contention engagement fray havoc onset onslaught press ravage scrimmage sortie

WEAK

blitzkreig significant contact

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord ceasefire harmony peace retreat surrender

WEAK

truce

NOUN

struggle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

campaign clash conflict contest controversy crusade debate disagreement dispute strife

STRONG

agitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement calm harmony peace quiet

WEAK

truce

VERB

fight, struggle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue clamor contend feud strive wrestle

STRONG

agitate combat contest dispute oppugn skirmish tug war

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree

WEAK

make peace

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battles

Whatever private battles the 33-year-old may be fighting, they are never present on stage at the O2.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Patients have used the platforms for decades to detail their battles with insurers and drug companies or promote medical fundraisers on sites like GoFundMe.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

Too pure for endless battles over a damn chair.

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026

Ugly accusations often fly in custody battles, but these aren’t the first against Miller.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026

The history we learn is often about dates, battles, famous speeches, and court decisions.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis