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as in competed
to engage in a contest
the two teams, which have long been archrivals, will battle on the court for the state championship
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as in fought
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the two armies battled each other for control of the bridge
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as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must battle hunger and poverty wherever they exist
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Recent Examples of battled
Clark had already battled significant hurdles in his recovery from the injury to his right knee.
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Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024
With the pressure back on Liverpool after City’s win, Arne Slot’s side impressively battled past an improved Chelsea at Anfield.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
In Solano County, thousands of people were without power as firefighters battled the 869-acre Hay fire in Vacaville.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Search crews battled remote terrain and tough weather.
—Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
Pineda and Elkins battled in the best fight on the UFC Vegas 99 card at the Apex Arena in Las Vegas, but the former came out on the short end of the stick.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In Riverside County, crews battled a 17-acre fire burning through heavy vegetation on the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Advertisement And up in Solano County, thousands of people were without power as firefighters battled the 869-acre Hay fire in Vacaville.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Residents were evacuated while crews battled the blaze.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024
With the pressure back on Liverpool after City’s win, Arne Slot’s side impressively battled past an improved Chelsea at Anfield.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
In Solano County, thousands of people were without power as firefighters battled the 869-acre Hay fire in Vacaville.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Search crews battled remote terrain and tough weather.
—Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
Pineda and Elkins battled in the best fight on the UFC Vegas 99 card at the Apex Arena in Las Vegas, but the former came out on the short end of the stick.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In Riverside County, crews battled a 17-acre fire burning through heavy vegetation on the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Advertisement And up in Solano County, thousands of people were without power as firefighters battled the 869-acre Hay fire in Vacaville.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Residents were evacuated while crews battled the blaze.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battled
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Her voice competed with the neighborhood roar.Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rubina then competed in a friendly competition with Makensy, filling their mouths with water and slapping each other with tortillas.David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Continue reading … ‘LOADED GUN IN MY FACE’ – Garth Brooks has faced a list of controversies over the years.Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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In my experience working with emerging market business leaders, these are the best responses to the challenges faced this decade.Radu Magdin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The board was shuffled to be more Altman-friendly and several directors who opposed him were forced out.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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Likely Black voters opposed the ballot measure, which opponents say will unfairly target people of color, while majorities of white, Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander voters supported it, the poll found.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Prosecutors contended there was no evidence of any molestation.Jaimie Ding, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Democrats contended that the lack of clarity in the rules could lead to misinterpretation by election officials, creating unnecessary delays and possibly threatening voters’ rights.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Oct. 2024
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Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encountered the migrants among two large groups.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
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But the brothers also encountered plenty of enthusiasm—and some wistful envy from those reminded of their own unrealized yearning for exploration.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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