1
as in war
a lack of agreement or harmony
that troubled household seems to be almost constantly in a state of warfare
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
companies engaged in constant warfare for dominance in the market for smart phones and tablets
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Recent Examples of warfare
The era of stealth submarines may reportedly be coming to an end as AI reshapes naval warfare.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Sure, word warfare can nudge us on some issues – like yea or nay on a state infrastructure initiative or a county sales tax or a school district bond.
—Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
If one wasn’t killed by the brutal warfare, then the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic finished the job.
—Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
The war and this week’s incursion continue to highlight that drone warfare will be a fundamental part of how current and future conflicts are fought and won.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Sure, word warfare can nudge us on some issues – like yea or nay on a state infrastructure initiative or a county sales tax or a school district bond.
—Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
If one wasn’t killed by the brutal warfare, then the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic finished the job.
—Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
The war and this week’s incursion continue to highlight that drone warfare will be a fundamental part of how current and future conflicts are fought and won.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warfare
Noun
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Washington was happy to let Moscow broker the peace deal that ended the 44-day war, deploying peacekeepers to implement the lopsided terms.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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That atmosphere makes Europe far more cautious over a trade war with China, or even with India.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Sep. 2025
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Those games include matchups versus the NFC North, AFC North divisional rivalry games versus the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers as well as a late season road showdown against the Buffalo Bills.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Studio beat The Bear for the most wins for a comedy series in a single year, while The Pitt reigned supreme in its rivalry with Severance and Britt Lower pulled an upset in Lead Actress in a Drama over Kathy Bates.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Does the army have enough political support and military strength to fulfill this mission without risking civil strife?—
Bilal Y. Saab,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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As Mary’s family attempts to rally around the Downton heiress, Robert (Hugh Bonneville) and Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) are navigating their way through more financial strife, with those downstairs also left to ponder what the future holds for aristocratic homes like theirs.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Republicans were unfazed by Democrats threatening to withhold their votes, accusing them of hypocrisy for condemning GOP efforts to win policy concessions in past funding battles.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The iconic items fit well in this book given how many Avengers don’t feel complete without a gadget or mystical item to carry into battle.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Brunson agreed that much of the discord has unfolded over just the last six months.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was one of the slate of Republicans who called for more transparency around the Jeffrey Epstein files in a rare moment of discord within the party.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Friction is the artist's struggle, the mentor's challenge, and the co-founder's disagreement.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Those struggles compounded during an alarming first half last season, spurring former coach Peter Laviolette to try something new.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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These appeals largely fell on deaf ears, however, with most Americans more focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and nail-biting 2020 elections than a conflict few had any understanding of.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Their sophomore feature is about a mother who has lost track of her son in armed conflict.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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In their last five meetings across all competitions, UANL Tigres has three wins, while Guadalajara has yet to claim a win, with two matches ending in draws.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Eurovision is a reality TV competition featuring single bands representing each participating country, with fans across Europe voting on their favorites.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Warfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warfare. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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