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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonbelligerents
Noun
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However, it was criticized by pacifists at home and China for deviating from Japan’s postwar self-defense only principle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026 -
All voiceover in the film is detached from the images, from a mixture of unidentified community folk who are content to speak anonymously, and neighboring outsiders perplexed by these out-of-time pacifists.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At 6-9, 325, Burke is a massive player who looks to overwhelm defenders on every snap.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dallas dominated the first seven minutes of the middle frame, outshooting the Wild 9-0 and hemming the Minnesota defenders into their own zone for several shifts.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Congo has long been part of a frustrating region for would-be peacemakers and profiteers.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Such risks demand international discussion about protecting mediators and peacemakers and preventing similar assaults in the future.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sparrows, mourning doves, pigeons, towhees, and juncos will all fly over to enjoy an easy meal.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hunting was allowed only from noon to sunset and the 15-bird daily bag limit prevented the harvest of more than two mourning and white-tipped doves apiece.—
Matt Wyatt,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Nonbelligerents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonbelligerents. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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