fight with

verb

fought with; fighting with; fights with
1
: to fight against (someone or something)
He fought with his wife over/about money.
The U.S. fought with Germany in World Wars I and II.
He fought with several worthy opponents.
2
: to fight on the same side as (someone or something)
The U.S. fought (together) with the Soviet Union in World War II.
3
: to fight by using (something, such as a weapon)
They were fighting with knives.
They fought with their fists.

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That has prompted an ongoing fight with its teachers union. Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 House Republicans lost a property tax fight with Democrats this week. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 26 June 2026 Because of his status, he is allowed to aim only for the biggest fights with the highest paydays and in some instances, the least danger. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Porsha takes the moment of vulnerability as an opportunity to hang up her gloves in her fight with Kelli. Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fight with

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“Fight with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20with. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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