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1
as in fighting
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
a general eager to combat the enemy on his own ground
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2
as in opposing
to strive to reduce or eliminate
must marshal all of our resources to combat this disease
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Recent Examples of combating
The organization, whose core mission is combating political extremism, argues fiscal crises historically create the conditions for radical political actors to gain traction.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, Purdue itself would cease to exist and be replaced by a new company, Knoa Pharma, with a board appointed by the states and an aim of combating the opioid crisis.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, Purdue itself would cease to exist and be replaced by a new company, Knoa Pharma, with a board appointed by the states and an aim of combating the opioid crisis.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Following military coups, the juntas in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso turned from Western allies to Russia for help combating Islamic militants.
—Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries have turned from Western allies to Russia for help in combating Islamic militants.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Since Vision Zero launched in 2014, New York City has led the nation in combating traffic violence by deploying world-class street design, greater public education, and expanded enforcement efforts.
—Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Among the most controversial recent amendments to German cultural policy came in 2024, when German parliament approved a declaration aimed at combating antisemitism.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
On foreign policy, polls show that the biggest priority for Latinos is combatting drug trafficking and organized crime.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, Purdue itself would cease to exist and be replaced by a new company, Knoa Pharma, with a board appointed by the states and an aim of combating the opioid crisis.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, Purdue itself would cease to exist and be replaced by a new company, Knoa Pharma, with a board appointed by the states and an aim of combating the opioid crisis.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Following military coups, the juntas in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso turned from Western allies to Russia for help combating Islamic militants.
—Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries have turned from Western allies to Russia for help in combating Islamic militants.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Since Vision Zero launched in 2014, New York City has led the nation in combating traffic violence by deploying world-class street design, greater public education, and expanded enforcement efforts.
—Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Among the most controversial recent amendments to German cultural policy came in 2024, when German parliament approved a declaration aimed at combating antisemitism.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
On foreign policy, polls show that the biggest priority for Latinos is combatting drug trafficking and organized crime.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combating
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Orange County fire officials said firefighters were fighting the blaze on the ground and from the air.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Viel also finished the game by fighting Podkolzin.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The two countries have backed opposing forces in Yemen and are competing economically.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mali, alongside neighboring Niger and Burkina Faso, has long been battling armed groups affiliated with al Qaeda and the Islamic State group, a fight that has escalated over the past decade.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mali, alongside neighboring Niger and Burkina Faso, has long been battling armed groups affiliated with al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, a fight that has escalated over the past decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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That speed signals urgency in countering evolving maritime threats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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As such, comment sections provide for citizens to discuss the important issues of the time, to hear countering opinions, and to not only inform themselves about the news but also engage with it and participate.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Combating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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