Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

war

[wawr] / wɔr /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The escalating U.S. involvement in Nigeria’s war against Boko Haram and a breakaway militant group, Islamic State in West Africa Province, follows a sharp turn in rhetoric from the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal

He previously worked for Reuters, covering the Balkan wars of the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Because there are whispers in the realms that the Shadow Queen is gathering her forces to wage war on Rio Luna once again. A jackalope prince can never be too careful in these matters.”

From Literature

Michael Morton, an analyst at MoffettNathanson, has become newly bullish on the stock’s prospects, writing in a Monday afternoon note to clients that he thinks Shopify will win the “AI commerce wars.”

From MarketWatch

By Mr. Stern’s account, the PGM represents a technological breakthrough that has changed history and the way wars are fought.

From The Wall Street Journal