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 offensive has killed more than 50,000 Palestinians, including hundreds killed in strikes since a ceasefire ended about two weeks ago, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which doesn’t say whether those killed are civilians or combatants.
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Isaac Sharf, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The middleweight division is stacked with eight outstanding combatants, including 2023 PFL MMA Champion and two-time PFL MMA finalist Impa Kasanganay.
—Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Aston University researchers have revisited that original study and concluded that the horizon effect—in which ships viewed from a distance seem to be traveling along the horizon—is a more effective means of confusing enemy combatants, according to a paper published in the journal i-Perception.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
More than any pair of combatants in the Sweet 16, the Cougars and Crimson Tide are poised to accommodate our desire for high scores and higher theatre.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Isaac Sharf, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The middleweight division is stacked with eight outstanding combatants, including 2023 PFL MMA Champion and two-time PFL MMA finalist Impa Kasanganay.
—Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Aston University researchers have revisited that original study and concluded that the horizon effect—in which ships viewed from a distance seem to be traveling along the horizon—is a more effective means of confusing enemy combatants, according to a paper published in the journal i-Perception.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
More than any pair of combatants in the Sweet 16, the Cougars and Crimson Tide are poised to accommodate our desire for high scores and higher theatre.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combatant
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Moscow has been relying on assistance from North Korean soldiers to push back Kyiv’s advances in the Kursk region of Russia, and has been steadily advancing on the ground in eastern Ukraine, while the US attempts to broker talks that would end the conflict.—
Anna Chernova and Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The ensemble line-up playing real-life soldiers in Warfare includes Charles Melton, Will Poulter, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Joseph Quinn, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Taylor John Smith, Finn Bennett, Noah Centineo and Michael Gandolfini.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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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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Elvis Rodriguez Results The co-main event saw the two 140-pound fighters clash in a competitive scrap.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The show will feature many performers, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, which fly the F-16 fighter, and the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Rhino demo team.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Vermont State Police agency, established in 1987, employs undercover state troopers as well as local, county and federal law-enforcement officers.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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As troopers responded to the area, the wrong-way vehicle reportedly sideswiped another car on the ramp, according to state police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Combatant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combatant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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