Synonyms

fighting

American

[fahy-ting] / ˈfaɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

fit to fight.

a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
tending or meant to stir up a fight or hostility.

fighting words.

Other Word Forms

unfighting adjective

Etymology

Origin of fighting

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; fight + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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But it’s also become clear that the two sides are fighting on wholly different terrains.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the fighting subsides, he expects the broadening of performance in the stock market to resume.

From MarketWatch

Today’s AI executives are fighting to make sure that their company will have a seat at the table.

From Salon

Such support has encouraged the family to keep fighting to prevent Carlos’s deportation.

From The Wall Street Journal

"You are constantly fighting, thinking your club might buy someone or they might sell you. That brings out a really competitive side to you that's not always easy to switch off. This is different."

From BBC

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