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Synonyms

fighting

American  
[fahy-ting] / ˈfaɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. fit to fight.

    a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.

  2. 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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Just before the start of fighting in the Middle East, mortgage rates had dropped to their lowest level since 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Most stocks started in the red after President Donald Trump’s Wednesday address, which didn’t offer much new detail on the fighting in Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Rearmament is a theme for the U.S. military amid ongoing fighting in the Middle East, which means investors can focus on companies that supply missiles and bombs.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

On the highway from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, American flags now hang alongside Israeli ones – a public sign of appreciation for US involvement in fighting Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I asked, fighting the urge to laugh at the sour, pinched look on his face.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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