as in foes
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemies
There's a long history of journalists seeking interviews with world leaders, even when they are regarded as enemies of the United States.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
It was supposed to help America dominate its enemies.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
As Americans shifted their attention to both British enemies and Indian enemies, these propaganda campaigns became more strident and generated debates about racial characteristics.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
During his trial, Browne’s defense lawyer, Bruce Udolf, claimed in court that Browne was dogged for 15 years by a relentless federal labor cop and a long line of political enemies, according to Sun Sentinel news archives.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The name derives from the biblical story of Samson, who destroyed a temple and killed both himself and his enemies.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
If trolling your enemies on Instagram were an Olympic sport, 50 Cent would have a chestful of gold medals.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
In Season 3, as Dwight’s empire expands, so do his enemies – and the risks to his crew.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
As Venus harmonizes with Pluto, allies become evident while enemies are energetically repelled.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
It was supposed to help America dominate its enemies.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
As Americans shifted their attention to both British enemies and Indian enemies, these propaganda campaigns became more strident and generated debates about racial characteristics.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
During his trial, Browne’s defense lawyer, Bruce Udolf, claimed in court that Browne was dogged for 15 years by a relentless federal labor cop and a long line of political enemies, according to Sun Sentinel news archives.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The name derives from the biblical story of Samson, who destroyed a temple and killed both himself and his enemies.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
If trolling your enemies on Instagram were an Olympic sport, 50 Cent would have a chestful of gold medals.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
In Season 3, as Dwight’s empire expands, so do his enemies – and the risks to his crew.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
As Venus harmonizes with Pluto, allies become evident while enemies are energetically repelled.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemies
Noun
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The public revelation on July 16, 1973, of a taping system designed to record all the president’s conversations stunned Nixon friends and foes alike.—
Douglass K. Daniel,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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In Oakland, the company has encountered numerous foes, including former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who unsuccessfully tried to indict Radius on numerous felony charges in 2023 over a massive fire that left black smoke billowing in the sky.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Marcus Smart stepped in front of driving opponents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Attorney Ryan Jacobson from Amundsen Davis said the payments covered attorneys fees for two ongoing lawsuits the senator brought against political opponents.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Enemies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemies. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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