as in opponent
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemy
Therefore, the Crimean bridge is an absolutely legitimate target, especially given that the enemy used it as a logistical artery to supply its troops.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Families and activists calling for the Israeli captives’ release are accused by some of supporting the enemy.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
In both instances, Ukraine and Israel carried out meticulous operations that took more than a year to configure and made their respective enemies question their own national security and defenses.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
Because in those days, the Japanese in the watch industry were seen as the enemy.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Families and activists calling for the Israeli captives’ release are accused by some of supporting the enemy.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
In both instances, Ukraine and Israel carried out meticulous operations that took more than a year to configure and made their respective enemies question their own national security and defenses.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
Because in those days, the Japanese in the watch industry were seen as the enemy.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemy
Noun
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McNabb impressively suppressed opponents’ ability to generate shots and scoring chances despite playing difficult matchup minutes, with the Golden Knights surrendering just 1.79 goals against per 60 during his five-on-five shifts.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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This year, his only opponent heading into the primary is Patrick Timmons, an adjunct law professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a former Bronx prosecutor.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Eventually, even the foes of the tolling will realize that Prof. Vickrey was correct and that everyone is better off.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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The Spartans swept all three foes by 7-0 scores to become the first school in league history to win four consecutive state tennis crowns.—
Dave Wright,
Twin Cities,
5 June 2025
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“Enemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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