fighter

noun

ˈfī-tər How to pronounce fighter (audio)
Definition of fighternext
1
as in warrior
a person engaged in military service the debate whether more fighters are needed to bring order to that war-torn country

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2
as in boxer
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists a program at the community center for training local youths as fighters

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3
as in defendant
a person who takes part in a dispute kept the two fighters apart until they had calmed down and could talk sensibly

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Recent Examples of fighter Northrop Grumman faces stiff competition in the uncrewed fighter market from several defence industry heavyweights. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 The remains, discovered at a Greek border area 60 years ago, were flown to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, aboard a military aircraft that was escorted by Bulgarian air force fighter jets from the country's border with Greece. — Costas Kantouris, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 The Air Force wants a fighter that is a dedicated air superiority interceptor while the Navy needs a multi-role fighter that can operate from carriers, conduct strike missions, and engage surface targets. — New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026 Earlier in the week, Boeing also won a huge Navy fighter contract . — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fighter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fighter
  1. warrior
  2. boxer
  3. defendant
  4. soldier
  5. gladiator
  6. plaintiff
  7. brawler
  8. debater
Noun
  • Open social media and a million keyboard warriors are waging war.
    — Margaret Wappler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Receiving the rose was a public acknowledgment that the recipient – usually a warrior – stood beside the pope in protecting the church.
    — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of warrior
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  • The next season of the interview series brings together an eclectic lineup, including A-list Hollywood director Judd Apatow, Monty Python legend Eric Idle, and heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Long decided to show Carl standing in a spotlight, wearing white boxers with red hearts, shielding Princess Donut.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of boxer
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  • Both Seaver and his company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services LLC, are the defendants in the lawsuit.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • At Wednesday’s hearing, Paul described Niembro as the most culpable of the four defendants and Ramirez as second, while acknowledging that Ramirez’s cooperation justified a significantly shorter sentence.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of defendant
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  • By transporting supplies, supporting reconnaissance activities, and assisting with casualty evacuation, unmanned ground vehicles can potentially reduce soldiers’ physical workload while extending their operational reach.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • One priority for Army planners is protecting the identities of soldiers selected to carry out the execution, one official described.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of soldier
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  • Ann Demeulemeester brought back the gladiator sandal with an abundance of buckles.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While gladiator shoes are more popular during the warmer months, shoes like Lyonne’s feel more fall-centric due to the materials utilized and the gold and neutral color scheme.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
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  • These questions are playing out now in court, where plaintiffs like the Engels are seeking damages from drugmakers.
    — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The plaintiffs are challenging NCAA rules that effectively limited high school class of 2022 athletes who had not redshirted to four seasons — while allowing five seasons for later classes.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of plaintiff
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  • An argumentative streak comes with the territory, though, so try not to take your inner bar brawler past customs.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The former Cardinal is an absolute brawler with over 90 NFL starts who brings the exact nasty, tone-setting violence this interior unit needs.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of brawler
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  • The accomplishments of athletes are every bit as impressive and legitimate as those of dancers, debaters, and oboists.
    — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Research has previously shown that AI models can be extremely persuasive, more so than even the best human salespeople or debaters.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of debater

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“Fighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fighter. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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