1
as in foe
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
in martial arts, before the match begins, always bow to your opponent
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2
as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another
the senator has many political opponents who would love to ruin his career
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Recent Examples of opponent
Putting Westbrook and Anthony Edwards on the floor together could be an opponent's worst nightmare, at least energy-wise.
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Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
What alternatives do offshore wind opponents propose?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2025
But the Panthers got to that point by once again being able to get under an opponent’s skin.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
His main opponent, former radio host Bill Spadea, has painted himself as a Trump loyalist.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
What alternatives do offshore wind opponents propose?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2025
But the Panthers got to that point by once again being able to get under an opponent’s skin.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
His main opponent, former radio host Bill Spadea, has painted himself as a Trump loyalist.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opponent
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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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Watch Prey on Hulu Predator The original Predator movie is set in the present day (which would be 1987) and follows a paramilitary rescue team who quickly discovers that rebel forces in the South American jungle aren’t their most dangerous enemy.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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As the resupply convoys approach the forward locations, they are frequently targeted and destroyed by enemy drones.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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After beginning the year as the most valuable company in the world, Apple now ranks third behind longtime rival Microsoft, another AI leader, and AI chipmaker Nvidia.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The Royals entered the three-game series having won 10 consecutive games against their American League Central rivals.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Beyond the Middle East, these developments are a clear and present warning to U.S. adversaries, chiefly Russia and China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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If true, American adversaries could potentially get a tipoff about upcoming military action by monitoring pizza eateries close to the Pentagon.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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“Opponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opponent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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