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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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"Naturally, the result is not what we wanted, but we are proud that we ran a clean and positive campaign throughout," added Kemkaren.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Xi’s appearance with Cheng, who became party chairwoman in November, elevates her stature as a new partner in that campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The family has mounted an online campaign urging Steve Ballmer, the billionaire former Microsoft chief who owns the Inglewood-based Los Angeles Clippers, to help finance the cameras.

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

Miss Kellog, the teacher, required our class to follow the 1960 presidential campaign.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez