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as in warrior
a person engaged in military service
the debate whether more fighters are needed to bring order to that war-torn country
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as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
a program at the community center for training local youths as fighters
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as in defendant
a person who takes part in a dispute
kept the two fighters apart until they had calmed down and could talk sensibly
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Recent Examples of fighter
So far the Lebanese military has been unable to force Hezbollah to disarm or withdraw its fighters from southern Lebanon.
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The aircraft’s fuel system and hydraulics also incorporate components from F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Security forces carried out a ground operation along the border late Sunday, followed by strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said.
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Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
All three Guthrie children had grown up there — Camron, the eldest, a former fighter pilot; Annie, a writer and jeweler; and Savannah, the youngest, now 54.
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Irin Carmon,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The aircraft’s fuel system and hydraulics also incorporate components from F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Security forces carried out a ground operation along the border late Sunday, followed by strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said.
—
Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
All three Guthrie children had grown up there — Camron, the eldest, a former fighter pilot; Annie, a writer and jeweler; and Savannah, the youngest, now 54.
—
Irin Carmon,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fighter
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That is why the churches call men and women who take to their knees as prayer warriors.
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
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Day-Lewis immersed himself in the sport for more than two years, going 350 rounds with his trainer, former Irish professional boxer Barry McGuigan.
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Well-built for a man of 60, with a scar across his upper abdomen, Weakfall was wearing nothing but royal blue boxer-briefs.
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His girlfriend, Syanna Ruiz, held their child in court, demanding the defendants remain behind bars.
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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Mexico sent two Mexican Air Force transport planes carrying 261 personnel, including soldiers, air force members and National Guard troops, Reuters reported.
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National Guard soldiers and airmen will be tasked with crowd control, traffic management and security patrols.
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The three-time Olympic gold medalist and New Balance athlete showcased metallic sandals with a caged strap aesthetic echoing gladiator shoes of Ancient Rome.
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Add ballet flats or gladiator sandals to complete the look.
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Former Republican Secretary of State and election law attorney Scott Gessler, who represented plaintiffs in court, says Democrats tried to circumvent the constitution by bringing two separate but interdependent measures.
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For example, if a water heater explodes in a house and the plaintiff tries to go up the ownership chain to reach the ultimate beneficial owners, that will be an inside liability.
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Song of the Samurai is based on a popular manga series and tells the story of Toshizo Hijikata, a street brawler who makes a living selling medicine for his family.
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Paul returned to the ring in June against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, son of the legendary Mexican brawler.
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For instance, perhaps a student’s Activities List includes four years as a competitive debater, a part-time job choreographing for a local dance studio, and a long-running hobby restoring vintage radios.
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Both were part of Richmond’s circle, and both were ready to debate an idea without deleting the debater.
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“Fighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fighter. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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