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as in enemies
one that is hostile toward another
our old cat seemed to consider the new kitten an adversary
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as in opponents
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
our adversaries in tomorrow's meet are from one of the top schools in the league
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Recent Examples of adversaries
With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The national security consensus that has largely endured since the end of World War II is premised on keeping our adversaries at bay so that the horrors of war do not land our on our doorstep.
—Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
But continuing to let the budget dictate our strategy instead of using strategy to drive our budget will only embolden our adversaries and put our homeland at risk.
—Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
This extreme speed allows the missile to cover vast distances in minutes, giving adversaries little time to respond.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Using advanced operational techniques, this innovative system is designed to diminish adversaries’ targeting ranges, disrupt their kill chains, and effectively support kinetic strikes against multiple targets.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Our adversaries are pathogenic viruses and bacteria that are constantly evolving and becoming resistant to pharmaceutical interventions.
—Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
His influence over adversaries is another.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
And there’s skepticism in the Senate over the 44-year-old Patel taking control of 10,000 special agents at the FBI with sweeping responsibility to protect the public from terrorism, organized crime, political corruption, and the threat posed by foreign adversaries like China.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The national security consensus that has largely endured since the end of World War II is premised on keeping our adversaries at bay so that the horrors of war do not land our on our doorstep.
—Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
But continuing to let the budget dictate our strategy instead of using strategy to drive our budget will only embolden our adversaries and put our homeland at risk.
—Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
This extreme speed allows the missile to cover vast distances in minutes, giving adversaries little time to respond.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Using advanced operational techniques, this innovative system is designed to diminish adversaries’ targeting ranges, disrupt their kill chains, and effectively support kinetic strikes against multiple targets.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Our adversaries are pathogenic viruses and bacteria that are constantly evolving and becoming resistant to pharmaceutical interventions.
—Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
His influence over adversaries is another.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
And there’s skepticism in the Senate over the 44-year-old Patel taking control of 10,000 special agents at the FBI with sweeping responsibility to protect the public from terrorism, organized crime, political corruption, and the threat posed by foreign adversaries like China.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adversaries
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For supporters, the appeal of his administration revolves in part around his promises to gut the federal government, seek retribution against his political enemies, and remake American institutions.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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After Jeff the Land Shark was revived while in the fog, his teammates and enemies would not be able to see the special effects of Joyful Splash.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Richards, who is in his 50s, bested more than 145 opponents from across the world, including Argentina, Venezuela, Spain and Colombia, winning 22 consecutive matches, the Federación Internacional de Léxico en Español said on Instagram.Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Alabama complaining about having to schedule easier nonconference opponents in the future for a better shot at making the College Football Playoff is quite amusing.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the eight years since Season 3, Happy Valley has rapidly expanded its footprint on Mars by turning former foes into partners.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, divisional foes of the Yankees, remain in the mix as well.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Adversaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversaries. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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