1
as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another
are you friend or foe?
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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
The Longhorns beat in-state foe Texas Tech 10-4 in the third and deciding game of the Women’s College World Series on June 6 in Oklahoma City.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Set during the events of the main game, this downloadable content will take players deeper into the story of the Nephilim Order and introduce new locations, intricate puzzles and terrifying new foes.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The party, for Stevens’ primary foes, is represented by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s campaign machinery, as well as AIPAC and pro-Israel groups.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Wednesday returns to the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Set during the events of the main game, this downloadable content will take players deeper into the story of the Nephilim Order and introduce new locations, intricate puzzles and terrifying new foes.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The party, for Stevens’ primary foes, is represented by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s campaign machinery, as well as AIPAC and pro-Israel groups.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Wednesday returns to the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foe
Noun
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Citizens are trained to report anyone who might be an enemy of the regime, including family members.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Our theme this year was the enemy within for the writers’ room.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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As the other undefeated team, Canada outscored its three opponents 19-4, but had to rely on some third-period outbursts to run up those offensive numbers.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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On the ball, Maresca’s preference is for his side to build with short passes from his goalkeeper, often with the aim of baiting opponents into a press that creates space higher up the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Multiple investigations and reports, including a bipartisan effort by the Senate Intelligence Committee, have found that Russia did indeed meddle in the 2016 election to help Trump defeat his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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What’s more, such companies may find rivals like Databricks and Snowflake to be a better fit – which could be profitable for Citron Research’s short position in Palantir.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foe. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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