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as in warrior
a person engaged in military service
the debate whether more fighters are needed to bring order to that war-torn country
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as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
a program at the community center for training local youths as fighters
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as in defendant
a person who takes part in a dispute
kept the two fighters apart until they had calmed down and could talk sensibly
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Recent Examples of fighter
Rare earths are vital for a range of defense technologies, including F-35 fighter jets, Tomahawk missiles and radar systems, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, or CSIS, said on Tuesday.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2025
In a statement Sunday, Hamas denied the allegations that the hospital was used by fighters and called for an independent international investigation.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
After surrender, Russian forces dropped an explosive with gas on the group, nearly killing the Chinese fighter before a Ukrainian soldier dragged him out of the shelter to safety.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Barber also said its completion marked a new level of repair capabilities for advanced stealth fighters.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2025
In a statement Sunday, Hamas denied the allegations that the hospital was used by fighters and called for an independent international investigation.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
After surrender, Russian forces dropped an explosive with gas on the group, nearly killing the Chinese fighter before a Ukrainian soldier dragged him out of the shelter to safety.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Barber also said its completion marked a new level of repair capabilities for advanced stealth fighters.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fighter
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Users can personalize the prompt by describing features, aesthetic or desired theme—such as space explorer, fantasy warrior or tech ninja.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sometime during the first century C.E., a fierce battle took place in what is now Vienna, Austria—likely between Roman soldiers and Germanic warriors.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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He is seen wearing essential styles from the collections, like the cotton and stretch five-inch boxers.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Cameroonian boxer Cindy Ngamba, 26, became the first-ever medalist for the Refugee Olympic Team after taking home the bronze in the women's 75 kg boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The judge’s opinion would identify the grounds for an acquittal or for holding the defendants’ liable.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Critics have long accused Saudi courts of relying on confessions extracted under torture and of denying defendants access to legal representation, in addition to carrying out capital punishment on minors and political dissidents.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Video shared on social media shows one soldier donning an Arizona Wildcat flag descending rapidly before rolling over upon impact.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Canned goods and other non-perishables had to be sent to our soldiers who were fighting for our freedom.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Like gladiators entering the arena, 62 aspiring American Idol contestants survived the first round of Hollywood Week only to run into the buzzsaw of Sunday night’s (April 6) Showstopper rounds.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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Our adversarial system needs its legal gladiators on both sides of the political aisle to challenge government overreach and fight for their clients without fear of retribution.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Attorneys for the plaintiffs celebrated the Friday ruling.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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One of the plaintiffs in the AAUP lawsuit is Aslı Bâli, a Yale Law School professor and president of the nonprofit Middle East Studies Association.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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Masked contestants in Season 13 include Honey Pot, Space Ranger, Cherry Blossom, Coral, Fuzzy Peas, Ant, Paparazzo, Griffin, Boogie Woogie, Pearl, Bat, Yorkie, Stud Muffin, Nessy and Mad Scientist Monster.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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One of Hudson's competitors will be trans model Isabelle St. Cyr. St. Cyr will be the first openly trans contestant in the pageant's history after previously winning the local Miss Monson USA pageant in the Maine town of Monson.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The duo source pieces from gold scrappers in the New York City diamond district, rescuing everything from contemporary charms to historic pieces from the 19th century from being melted.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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Howard Lutnick Secretary of commerce Net worth: $3.2 billion Source of wealth: Finance The Wall Street scrapper became a face of American resilience in the wake of 9/11, rebuilding his now 14,000-person team after losing more than 650 employees at Cantor Fitzgerald’s World Trade Center offices.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Fighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fighter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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