as in foes
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemies
Those of us who care about keeping liberalism alive need Europeans to start defending it against all of its enemies—in Moscow, Beijing, and Washington.
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Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
In the book, Leganski offers a rare, unfettered account of what goes into becoming speaker of the House, and takes digs at enemies.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The warrior, who is played by Charlize Theron in Fury Road, survives by sheer determination to exact her revenge upon her enemies.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Words become weapons, opinions become radicalized, and gradually, the two neighbors become deadly enemies in a series that spotlights the prejudices that have started to creep back into our lives.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 June 2026
What Iran tried to do is encircle Israel with fire, with enemies.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Historians have highlighted how propaganda has been used in most modern wars to portray enemies as fundamentally different.
—Steve S. Medeiros, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Upon completion of the new section in 1938, Santa Fe–and Hannett’s political enemies–were cut off from the economic engine of Route 66.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Who would do a series with two enemies who wanted to kill each other?
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 June 2026
Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
In the book, Leganski offers a rare, unfettered account of what goes into becoming speaker of the House, and takes digs at enemies.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The warrior, who is played by Charlize Theron in Fury Road, survives by sheer determination to exact her revenge upon her enemies.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Words become weapons, opinions become radicalized, and gradually, the two neighbors become deadly enemies in a series that spotlights the prejudices that have started to creep back into our lives.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 June 2026
What Iran tried to do is encircle Israel with fire, with enemies.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Historians have highlighted how propaganda has been used in most modern wars to portray enemies as fundamentally different.
—Steve S. Medeiros, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Upon completion of the new section in 1938, Santa Fe–and Hannett’s political enemies–were cut off from the economic engine of Route 66.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Who would do a series with two enemies who wanted to kill each other?
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemies
Noun
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The Atlas Lions also frustrated their Scottish foes with their physicality, taking down Christie, McTominay and others with a series of hard challenges that did not draw whistles.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Sure, Carpenter’s cut-the-ruggers are pizzazzing with their flips and cartwheels, but the Grande gang make formidable dance foes in the Sharks and Jets sense of the word.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Noun
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In Monday’s annual Homeowners Association board election, president Karl de Borbon is running for a ninth consecutive term against opponents who accuse him of rigging last year’s election and a June 8 vote for a swimming pool deck refurbishment project and a bylaw amendment.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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“Enemies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemies. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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