fight with
verb
fought with; fighting with; fights with
1
: to fight against (someone or something)
He fought with his wife over/about money.
The U.S. fought with Germany in World Wars I and II.
He fought with several worthy opponents.
2
: to fight on the same side as (someone or something)
The U.S. fought (together) with the Soviet Union in World War II.
3
: to fight by using (something, such as a weapon)
They were fighting with knives.
They fought with their fists.
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Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
When Japanese General Miura (Hiroyuki Ikeuchi ) begins organizing brutal matches between his occupying soldiers and Chinese martial artists, Ip Man agrees to a public fight with Miura himself.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 May 2026
There are still superheroes running around, Annie’s been throwing up and fighting with her mom, but when families pull together there’s hope and a chance to be happy.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026
Alexavier Nalani Nahoolewa, who was the suspect named in the warrant, resisted arrest and got into a fight with officers during which one officer fired a handgun and shot Nahoolewa, police have said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
When Japanese General Miura (Hiroyuki Ikeuchi ) begins organizing brutal matches between his occupying soldiers and Chinese martial artists, Ip Man agrees to a public fight with Miura himself.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 May 2026
There are still superheroes running around, Annie’s been throwing up and fighting with her mom, but when families pull together there’s hope and a chance to be happy.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026
Alexavier Nalani Nahoolewa, who was the suspect named in the warrant, resisted arrest and got into a fight with officers during which one officer fired a handgun and shot Nahoolewa, police have said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
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