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
Israeli strikes have killed more than 400 people since last Thursday, according to figures from the Gaza health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
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Samuel Granados, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, many of them women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which doesn't differentiate between civilians and combatants.
—Ibrahim Hazboun, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
There are a few aspects to this evening’s $2-million 150th Preakness that matter in a sort of reverse way to top favorite Journalism than to some of his fellow combatants, one of which is the length.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Image The Israeli military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 53,000 people, according to the Gaza health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Samuel Granados, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, many of them women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which doesn't differentiate between civilians and combatants.
—Ibrahim Hazboun, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
There are a few aspects to this evening’s $2-million 150th Preakness that matter in a sort of reverse way to top favorite Journalism than to some of his fellow combatants, one of which is the length.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Image The Israeli military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 53,000 people, according to the Gaza health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combatant
Noun
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Under current policy, decisions to separate soldiers outside standard regulatory grounds rest solely with the secretary of the Army — a power typically reserved for exceptional circumstances.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Federal prosecutors allege Tian sold sensitive military information to former soldier Ruoyu Duan, who would allegedly receive money from individuals residing in China.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Pieced together, the bucket depicts a hunting scene featuring a warrior surrounded by animals.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Voices Hiltzik: Right-wing culture warriors say wokeness is dead.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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O'Connor was undefeated in her boxing matches since turning pro in 2021, and won several high-ranking titles, including a bronze medal at the 2018 Youth World Championships as an amateur fighter.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Poirier 3 Main Event Dustin Poirier (30-9-0-1) has been a UFC fighter since 2011.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Despite several lights on inside, no one answered the door when a trooper knocked multiple times.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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State troopers said the remains were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for identification and autopsies, and that next of kin had been notified.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Combatant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combatant. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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