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campaign

[kam-peyn] / kæmˈpeɪn /
NOUN
attempt to win; attack
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crusade drive fight movement offensive operation push
STRONG
expedition warfare
Antonyms
STRONG
withdrawal
WEAK
inaction
NOUN
in video and role-play games, the overarching story
Synonyms
STRONGEST
story storyline
STRONG
adventure arc game mission quest
VERB
attempt to win political election
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barnstorm lobby politick stump
STRONG
agitate canvass contest crusade electioneer muckrake run tour
WEAK
contend for go to grass roots hit the trail mend fences mudsling press the flesh ring doorbells run for shake hands and kiss babies solicit votes stand for whistle-stop

Example Sentences

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Double-digit growth in trade is expected to underpin resilient industrial production, despite the tensions in the Middle East and Beijing’s campaign against overcapacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Bianco, echoing independent pollsters as well as political strategists in both parties, said having “Riverside County Sheriff” next to his name on the official state ballot will be a major boon to his campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

When the ceasefire was announced, Vance happened to be far away in Hungary, supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orban's electoral campaign.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The league council's decision, he points out, means Coupe de France semi-finalists Lens will end their league campaign with three games in the space of a week.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The national press regularly reported on his campaign speeches, calling his farm Lawnfield.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow