warriors

NOUN

person who fights in combat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

champion fighter hero soldier

STRONG

GI battler combatant conscript trooper

WEAK

enlisted person fighting person serviceperson

Example Sentences

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“Cut all the polling and the focus groups and carefully scripted talking points. Give us more authentic warriors for justice and truth abroad and at home.”

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

“We share the same root. We speak the same language. We hold the same values. And together, our warriors have defended the same extraordinary civilization under twin banners of red, white and blue.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The CGL was a haven for the most serious weeknight warriors in the Upper Midwest—and it was run by none other than the first Kon Knueppel, Kon II’s father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"I ordered the US armed forces to do whatever was necessary to bring our brave warriors back home."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Both warriors struggled in the air, but the willow reinforced their leafy bonds as they squirmed.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack