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
The conflict has resulted in the forced displacement of almost the entire population of over 2 million people, and the killing of about 55,000 combatants and civilians, some 3,000 of whom were killed since the most recent ceasefire ended in March, according to Hamas.
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Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2025
This figure does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
The war has killed over 56,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants but says more than half of the dead were women and children.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
The war has killed over 56,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
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Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2025
This figure does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
The war has killed over 56,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants but says more than half of the dead were women and children.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
The war has killed over 56,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combatant
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Adding to the Israeli public pressure to end the war is the large number of soldiers, 20, killed in Gaza in the past month alone.—
James Hider,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Decker is described by authorities as a skilled outdoorsman and former U.S. Army soldier.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Mortal Kombat 2 will focus on the Mortal Kombat tournament, the big battle in which warriors from different realms face off against one another in a fight to the bloody finish.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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On screen, Charlize Theron kicks ass an immortal warrior.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Jumper, who later helped create the Navy’s Top Gun fighter pilot school in Miramar, was at the center of the action.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Overnight July 6-7, 20 Israeli fighter jets dropped over 50 munitions on key Yemeni ports, including Hodeidah and the Ras Khatib power station.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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King called for assistance and a Kentucky state trooper responded.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
6 July 2025
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The department is also working to add surveillance cameras in areas of concern and station more officers downtown, Bailey said, adding that officials from the Indiana State Police have agreed to add troopers throughout the summer.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
5 July 2025
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“Combatant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combatant. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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