fighting

Words with a similar base: fighting

'fighting'

[fight.n.02] as in: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

Examples:
a fight broke out at the hockey game
there was fighting in the streets
the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap

'fighting'

[contend.v.06] as in: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

Examples:
the tribesmen fought each other
Siblings are always fighting
Militant groups are contending for control of the country

'fighting'

[fight.v.02] as in: fight against or resist strongly

Examples:
The senator said he would oppose the bill
Don't fight it!

'fighting'

[fight.v.03] as in: make a strenuous or labored effort

Examples:
She struggled for years to survive without welfare
He fought for breath

'fighting'

[crusade.v.01] as in: exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

Examples:
The liberal party pushed for reforms
She is crusading for women's rights
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate

'fighting'

[active.s.01] as in: engaged in or ready for military or naval operations

Examples:
on active duty
the platoon is combat-ready
review the fighting forces

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