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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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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
On Tuesday, the UFC announced Blachowicz’s return date, event, and opponent.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
After losing three straight to unranked opponents in the Maui Invitational, UConn blew off some steam with a blowout against lowly Maryland Eastern Shore and started to turn a corner with a win over No. 15 Baylor at Gampel Pavilion.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne pointed out late Saturday that the Crimson Tide were No. 3 in opponents’ winning percentage and had three wins against teams in the CFP poll before the bracket was released.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Run defense stinks Green Bay rushed for 102 yards in the first half, breaking a streak of three consecutive games in which the Dolphins allowed their opponent fewer than 100 yards rushing.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
After losing three straight to unranked opponents in the Maui Invitational, UConn blew off some steam with a blowout against lowly Maryland Eastern Shore and started to turn a corner with a win over No. 15 Baylor at Gampel Pavilion.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne pointed out late Saturday that the Crimson Tide were No. 3 in opponents’ winning percentage and had three wins against teams in the CFP poll before the bracket was released.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Run defense stinks Green Bay rushed for 102 yards in the first half, breaking a streak of three consecutive games in which the Dolphins allowed their opponent fewer than 100 yards rushing.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opponent
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Leaders looking at 2025 want to incorporate AI as a friend, not a foe, to enable greater efficiency, output and growth.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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This game against a potential playoff foe was somewhat of a litmus test for the Seahawks, who handled business coming out of the bye week with wins over the Cardinals (twice), 49ers and Jets.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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In a truly unprecedented move, the IAF successfully assassinated Israel’s long-time enemy, veteran Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, on September 27, 2024, in an enormous airstrike on Beirut.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This terrifying and occasionally gory tale follows a warrior in an unfamiliar environment forced by a floating gold orb, Puck, to eat many enemies, thus becoming stronger.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Windsor and East Catholic didn’t have to play each other until mid-February last season and then the two CCC rivals played each other twice in two weeks, with Windsor winning the regular season game, 77-73 and the CCC championship, 63-61.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
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Its main rivals include the Honda Accord Hybrid Touring (starting at $37,000) and the Nissan Maxima (starting at $42,250).Josh Max, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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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.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Opponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opponent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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