as in soldier
a person, group, or country that fights in a war or battle
Britain was a major combatant in World War II.
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Recent Examples of combatant
Israel’s military campaign has killed over 54,000 people, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not say how many of the dead were civilians or combatants.
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Mohammad Jahjouh, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
As The Associated Press reports, Israel’s military campaign has killed more than 54,000 people in Gaza, mostly women and children per Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not identify how many were civilians or combatants.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2025
All combatants were barefoot and wearing suits, perhaps as a final tribute to Mulaney’s signature stage look (the boys also had on headgear, to protect their developing brains).
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
In the Second World War, more combatants were killed than in any other conflict in human history, a toll nearing 15 million.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 26 May 2025
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Mohammad Jahjouh, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
As The Associated Press reports, Israel’s military campaign has killed more than 54,000 people in Gaza, mostly women and children per Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not identify how many were civilians or combatants.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2025
All combatants were barefoot and wearing suits, perhaps as a final tribute to Mulaney’s signature stage look (the boys also had on headgear, to protect their developing brains).
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
In the Second World War, more combatants were killed than in any other conflict in human history, a toll nearing 15 million.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combatant
Noun
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Federal prosecutors allege Tian sold sensitive military information to former soldier Ruoyu Duan, who would allegedly receive money from individuals residing in China.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Under current policy, decisions to separate soldiers outside standard regulatory grounds rest solely with the secretary of the Army — a power typically reserved for exceptional circumstances.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Pieced together, the bucket depicts a hunting scene featuring a warrior surrounded by animals.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Voices Hiltzik: Right-wing culture warriors say wokeness is dead.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The warship was seen conducting missile loading and flight operations with F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jets.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The Netherlands has provided key arms to Kyiv, including F-16 fighter jets.—
Mike Corder,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Despite several lights on inside, no one answered the door when a trooper knocked multiple times.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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State troopers said the remains were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for identification and autopsies, and that next of kin had been notified.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Combatant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combatant. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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