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a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups Both sides agreed to cease all hostilities.
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Recent Examples of hostilities Australian law defines war crime murder as the intentional killing in a context of armed conflict of a person who is not taking an active part in the hostilities, such as a civilian, prisoner of war or a wounded soldier. —
ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Markets have rallied in recent days amid hopes of a de-escalation in hostilities across multiple fronts, with equities rebounding back to pre-conflict levels. —Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026 This shall not be impeded by the cessation of hostilities. —Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026 Though the ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the strategic Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the regional war's economic fallout. —Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026 On the diplomatic front, Beijing has played a key behind-the-scenes role in trying to help reach a settlement in the conflict, calling for an end to hostilities on both sides. —Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026 Since the start of hostilities in late February, oil prices have surged roughly 50% amid disruptions to global supply, according to Reuters. —Chaewon Chung april 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war’s economic fallout. —Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026 Thanks to the religious hostilities that burst open in the late sixteenth century, the prevailing hue is blood. —Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Markets have rallied in recent days amid hopes of a de-escalation in hostilities across multiple fronts, with equities rebounding back to pre-conflict levels. —Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026 This shall not be impeded by the cessation of hostilities. —Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026 Though the ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the strategic Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the regional war's economic fallout. —Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026 On the diplomatic front, Beijing has played a key behind-the-scenes role in trying to help reach a settlement in the conflict, calling for an end to hostilities on both sides. —Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026 Since the start of hostilities in late February, oil prices have surged roughly 50% amid disruptions to global supply, according to Reuters. —Chaewon Chung april 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war’s economic fallout. —Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026 Thanks to the religious hostilities that burst open in the late sixteenth century, the prevailing hue is blood. —Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostilities
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The war ends, and marauding Russians confiscate the family estate.— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
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Trump ultimately extended the ceasefire on Tuesday afternoon until Tehran sends the United States a proposal to end the war.— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
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The sharp rebound has surprised some market watchers because the conflict remains unresolved and a fragile ceasefire faces looming deadlines.— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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The price has dropped a bit in recent days amid optimism about a permanent resolution to the conflict but remains much higher than when the war began.— Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Hostilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/hostilities. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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