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1
as in fighting
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a general eager to combat the enemy on his own ground
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2
as in opposing
to strive to reduce or eliminate
must marshal all of our resources to combat this disease
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Recent Examples of combating
This multi-antibody approach could also be crucial for combating other rapidly evolving viruses like influenza and SARS-CoV-2, offering a more durable defense against viral evolution.
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William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
My way of combatting this issue is by sourcing clothes that can do it all, like this versatile crop tank top.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Meanwhile, inflationary pressures stemming from the Iran war have kept the Federal Reserve focused on combating inflation, creating a challenging backdrop for bitcoin.
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Tanaya MacHeel,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Enabling more Californians to live in our urban centers is also one of our most potent tools for combating climate change.
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Anthony Tordillos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
On its extensive resume are tasks like soothing angry, overheated skin; combatting signs of photoaging courtesy of vitamin C; and preventing moisture loss by way of squalane (an emollient that permeates skin with hydration after salty water or unexpected beach breezes dry it out).
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said fire crews made significant progress in combating the blaze.
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Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
MoodPatch Perk Up Eye Gels deliver an instant energy boost to the delicate eye area with a powerful awakening complex of botanical ingredients, combating puffiness, dark circles and fatigue in just 10 minutes.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
In 120 days, Serano will be tasked with helping to submit a report updating the DOJ's strategy for combatting child exploitation and human trafficking.
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Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
My way of combatting this issue is by sourcing clothes that can do it all, like this versatile crop tank top.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Meanwhile, inflationary pressures stemming from the Iran war have kept the Federal Reserve focused on combating inflation, creating a challenging backdrop for bitcoin.
—
Tanaya MacHeel,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Enabling more Californians to live in our urban centers is also one of our most potent tools for combating climate change.
—
Anthony Tordillos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
On its extensive resume are tasks like soothing angry, overheated skin; combatting signs of photoaging courtesy of vitamin C; and preventing moisture loss by way of squalane (an emollient that permeates skin with hydration after salty water or unexpected beach breezes dry it out).
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said fire crews made significant progress in combating the blaze.
—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
MoodPatch Perk Up Eye Gels deliver an instant energy boost to the delicate eye area with a powerful awakening complex of botanical ingredients, combating puffiness, dark circles and fatigue in just 10 minutes.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
In 120 days, Serano will be tasked with helping to submit a report updating the DOJ's strategy for combatting child exploitation and human trafficking.
—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combating
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Then some classic fighting soldiers — not American Revolution battles but intergalactic — come blended into the metal music gyrations of the helmet-wearing band Galactic Empire.
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As with fighting the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis, the urgency of the problem will likely only sink in when the need arises.
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The other opposing vote came from Supervisor Brian Pacheco, who declined to comment.
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Rutinel touted his Dominican background and accused Bird of not being tough enough in opposing ICE.
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Several of her siblings have taken extended leaves of absence from work in the past several months while battling intense anxiety.
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One firefighter was hurt battling the fire but no other injuries have been reported.
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One emerging mission is countering Russia’s growing use of small infiltration groups, allowing armed UGVs to engage them without exposing more soldiers inside the drone kill zone.
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Through these trials, the US Army is assessing the effectiveness of closed-hatch operation of a small-caliber weapon system, alongside a potential capability for countering small unmanned aircraft systems.
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“Combating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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