fight back
verb
fought back; fighting back; fights back
1
: to attack or try to defeat someone who is attacking or trying to defeat oneself
We can't just let them make these accusations against us. We need to fight back!
2
: to make a new effort against an opponent
They fell behind early in the game, but they were able to fight back and tie the score in the second half.
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Vizio fights back Absent a response from Vizio and Walmart, Vizio’s legal filings provide insight into the company’s defense.
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ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
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For my details on how to fight back against AI sycophancy, see the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The communities are fighting back, but even court injunctions haven't stopped the bulldozers.
—NPR, 17 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Here’s what’s actually happening in your body and how to fight back without another caffeine hit.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
For my details on how to fight back against AI sycophancy, see the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The communities are fighting back, but even court injunctions haven't stopped the bulldozers.
—NPR, 17 May 2026
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“Fight back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20back. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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