Thesaurus results for FIREFIGHT

firefight

noun

Definition of firefight

as in fire

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Recent Examples of firefight After a firefight, the Red Shirts captured several Black militiamen, marched them to a nearby site and executed at least four people. — Jacob Ware, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 On Tuesday morning, Cal Fire had 15 engine crews, six hand crews, five water tenders, four bulldozers, and three helicopters assisting in the firefight. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Josslyn was injured during Oliver’s first episode during a dramatic firefight involving multiple WSB agents. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 Defense attorneys repeatedly disputed prosecutor’s claims of a gang battle, instead accusing Harris of firing the first shot that killed Payton’s friend, Davanta Turner, and ignited the firefight. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for firefight

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Noun

The Plaskett fire was 8,241 acres as of Sunday morning — up from about 6,000 acres Saturday morning — and only 1% contained.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
This includes campfires, warming fires and charcoal barbecues, the park said, directing visitors to its Fire Information webpage.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of fire

Noun

Detectives charged him with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon for the vicious attack that killed his mother, 57-year-old Josefa Soto de Guzman, on Friday.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Just like Ejva, who suddenly needs to learn how to protect the herd and make her family proud, even when a violent attack leaves her struggling.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of attack

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Crews need frequent live-fire practice, but training with combat-standard ammunition can quickly become expensive.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Students will also study mines and explosive hazards, first aid for combat injuries, chemical and radiation exposure and acute stress, as well as survival training and procedures for operating in conflict zones.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of combat

Noun

The only intrigue at offensive line was the backup center battle between Hudson and Patrick.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Naturally, with three more Salt Lake City wives at the Alter Ego Party, Gizelle is ready to further investigate why Lisa is in a battle with her whole cast.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

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