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
Economic warfare has always offered nations a way to advance their interests without resorting to violence.
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Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
While the allure of autonomous systems is undeniable, the idea that drones alone can secure national defense falls short of addressing the multifaceted nature of modern warfare.
—Kevin Speed, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
But the legal warfare over Ornstein-Schuler’s tax-avoidance business continues today.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 18 Feb. 2025
The movie featured a starry cast — Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Orlando Bloom, and many more — in a gritty, chaotic portrait of urban warfare that impressed audiences and critics alike.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
While the allure of autonomous systems is undeniable, the idea that drones alone can secure national defense falls short of addressing the multifaceted nature of modern warfare.
—Kevin Speed, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
But the legal warfare over Ornstein-Schuler’s tax-avoidance business continues today.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 18 Feb. 2025
The movie featured a starry cast — Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Orlando Bloom, and many more — in a gritty, chaotic portrait of urban warfare that impressed audiences and critics alike.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warfare
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Refugees are people who have been forced to flee their homes due to violence, war or persecution, according to the International Rescue Committee.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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And 37 percent of Republicans thought the U.S. should push Ukraine to let Russia keep the territory it’s gained in order to end the war, a jump up from the 28 percent who said the same in December; the numbers for Democrats were 20 percent and 18 percent, respectively.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are off the injury report for this game, giving themselves the green light for this rivalry game.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even today, gangsta and drill rappers make headlines right here in Chicago when their music explodes into rivalries and retaliatory murders.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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There is killing and hatred and strife on every level and spiritual wickedness in high places.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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In newer nations, the same process of one group’s trying to establish its dominance has sparked numerous conflicts: the twentieth century offers many examples of such strife in postcolonial countries.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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As a digital balloting closed earlier Sunday, Carney received the overwhelming majority of the 150,000 members of the Liberal Party than any other contender in the short leadership battle.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Whoever challenges for the Democrat nomination will have half an eye on the national battle, where the economy, security and national pride are likely to outweigh liberal issues.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the most dramatic signs of discord can be found on social media.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2025
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Commerce, which ought naturally to be, among nations, as among individuals, a bond of union and friendship, has become the most fertile source of discord and animosity’.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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What To Know The pope has faced ongoing health struggles which have sparked speculation about decisions by the Catholic Church on the upcoming Easter celebrations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kansas has to do a good job communicating on ball screens — a struggle at various points this season — and force Texas Tech to take tough shots.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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The meeting touched on the need to strengthen Ukraine and European defense, after Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clashed at the White House on Feb. 28 over differing views on how to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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The mineral rights agreement is a fantastic solution to bring about an end to this conflict.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Schools that get the lion’s share of their revenue from tuition are more vulnerable to enrollment declines and price competition.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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For the final 45 minutes, a group of six Benedictine male athletes joined to give the Eagles some outside competition.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Warfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warfare. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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