1
as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another
are you friend or foe?
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2
as in opponent
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
this Saturday our team will go up against our longtime foes in a game that will determine the champion of the conference
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Recent Examples of foe
In May, a surprise announcement by Trump of a ceasefire brought an abrupt end to a four-day conflict between nuclear-armed foes India and Pakistan.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 22 June 2025
The two regional foes have been exchanging attacks since Israel's surprise attack on Iran last week.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 June 2025
That doesn't mean players and teams have forgotten how to dazzle fans and foes with their creative style.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The two longtime foes have traded direct strikes against one another since Israel launched a massive series of attacks against Iran last week, alleging that Tehran was secretly moving toward producing a nuclear weapon, a claim denied by Iranian officials.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 22 June 2025
The two regional foes have been exchanging attacks since Israel's surprise attack on Iran last week.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 June 2025
That doesn't mean players and teams have forgotten how to dazzle fans and foes with their creative style.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The two longtime foes have traded direct strikes against one another since Israel launched a massive series of attacks against Iran last week, alleging that Tehran was secretly moving toward producing a nuclear weapon, a claim denied by Iranian officials.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foe
Noun
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It’s often considered an enemy of development in the state due to its ability to slow projects to a grinding halt.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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After each round, a new hand is drawn from the deck, enemies perform their actions (and maybe more enemies appear), and action points reset.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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This machinery radicalizes communities, recruits operatives, launders funds, and targets opponents abroad.—
Roya Boroumand,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Siegemund has the ability to change the depth, speed, angles and spins of her shots over and over, which can frustrate any opponent and dull the type of power that Sabalenka brings to the court.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The Horned Frogs also beat out more in-league rivals for three-star offensive lineman Devan Robison.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Mauricio Pochettino’s side weathered a strong challenge from Costa Rica, playing the Ticos to a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes before getting past their regional rival in a six-round shootout (4-3) Sunday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foe. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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