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Definitions

at war

ADVERB
up in arms
Synonyms
WEAK
at odds at swords' points hostile in an uproar in the midst of battle prepared for war provoked wrought up

Example Sentences

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Goldman said the risk to the United States was primarily one of reputation -- and that undercutting the Geneva Conventions could have dangerous impacts for a country frequently at war.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

After years at war – or performing military service as it were – they’re back to pick up where they left off with their lives, music and fans.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The country was at war with enemies it could see — soldiers, tanks, bombers — but where could L.A. put up a fight against an enemy it couldn’t identify?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Wall Street investors and tech workers are at war over the Bloomberg terminal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Mother had left two teenagers at war, only to return home to a peace treaty.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman