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as in hostilities
a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups
the war was the result of ethnic tensions that had been building in the region for decades
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as in conflicts
a lack of agreement or harmony
the siblings always seemed to be at war with one another
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as in rivalries
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
only the latest round in the never-ending class war
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Recent Examples of wars
Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Grenada was never really suited for taking center stage in ideological proxy wars.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
Conan O’Brien is a man who knows a thing or two about being in the late-night wars.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Though Netflix currently leads the streaming wars by most counts, this vast content library could massively reposition any buyer.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
And Kliph Nesteroff’s 2024 book Outrageous on the culture wars is excellent too.
—James Folta
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
His cultural wars faithfully follow the conservative vision of Christian teachings.
—Allan J. Lichtman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The ongoing wars in Ukraine and Middle East are also likely to feature on the agenda.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Divorce was on the rise in the 1920s and 1930s and spiked after wars, like the Civil War, World War I, and later, World War II, when spouses cheated on one another while husbands were deployed.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
This isn’t a sign of ascendant fascism so much as the nadir of late-stage capitalism, which depends on forever wars to juice corporate profits at a time of falling rates of return on investment.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Grenada was never really suited for taking center stage in ideological proxy wars.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
Conan O’Brien is a man who knows a thing or two about being in the late-night wars.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Though Netflix currently leads the streaming wars by most counts, this vast content library could massively reposition any buyer.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
And Kliph Nesteroff’s 2024 book Outrageous on the culture wars is excellent too.
—James Folta
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
His cultural wars faithfully follow the conservative vision of Christian teachings.
—Allan J. Lichtman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The ongoing wars in Ukraine and Middle East are also likely to feature on the agenda.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Divorce was on the rise in the 1920s and 1930s and spiked after wars, like the Civil War, World War I, and later, World War II, when spouses cheated on one another while husbands were deployed.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wars
Noun
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The message refers to the conflict in Gaza and calls for an end to hostilities.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Children bear the brunt of relentless hostilities and indiscriminate attacks, and are affected by the disregard for ceasefires and peace agreements.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When Williams’ case was sent to DOAH, Citron filed a motion requesting, among other things, that DOAH Judge Todd Resavage disclose any potential conflicts.—
Mario Ariza,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
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On closer inspection, however, activist fund principals often face irreconcilable conflicts.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Created by Oscar winner Callie Khouri, the series tracks the tangled personal and professional lives of fictional country stars navigating fame, rivalries, and the high-stakes world of Music City.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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The bonds in Task are between men and other men, whether the backdrop is a barroom or a church; the loyalties, power structures, rivalries, and affections are all patriarchal.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Milioti played Sofia Falcone, scion-ette of the Falcone crime family, who battles Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) for control of Gotham.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the footage, Geralt approaches the domain of a wraith and battles the skeletal specter, culminating in a heart-ripping moment.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Stablecoins addressed those frictions.—
Anna Strebl,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Subscribe Technological sovereignty is a topic that has been gaining momentum in the last year or so as geopolitical frictions have forced companies to assess their reliance on foreign technologies.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Production shutdowns, layoffs BrightDrop's struggles come less than a year after GM folded the commercial vans into its Chevrolet brand in a bid to boost its performance as GM tries to gain ground against competitors, including Ford and Rivian, in the electric van space.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As always, secrets emerge, fights ensue, and Madea makes a speech to bring everyone back together.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the immune system fights the infection, the tissues in the urinary tract become inflamed.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.—
April Uchitel,
Flow Space,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Wars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wars. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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