as in opponent
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemy
For most of its short modern existence, AI has been seen as an enemy of actors — a dinger of their craft if not swiper of their jobs — as synthetic media is prompted instead of performed.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The film shows warriors riding in on tigers, some romance, lots of dancing and fighting, exotic locales, and the lead summoning a massive monster made of sticks and brush to fight her enemies.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Matsumoto said when the Japanese people were released from the prison camps, they were labeled enemy aliens.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
At the moment, Democratic politicians are effectively providing emotional support and a reason to hope to an enemy of the United States.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The film shows warriors riding in on tigers, some romance, lots of dancing and fighting, exotic locales, and the lead summoning a massive monster made of sticks and brush to fight her enemies.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Matsumoto said when the Japanese people were released from the prison camps, they were labeled enemy aliens.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
At the moment, Democratic politicians are effectively providing emotional support and a reason to hope to an enemy of the United States.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemy
Noun
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Dominating much of the second half, the Earthquakes finished a 4-1 winner against an opponent that was 9-1-1 at home against San Jose since 2018.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Her principal opponent in those years was Peggy Howe, her twin sister, born in Natick, Massachusetts, minutes after Betty was.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Now, Denver appears primed to make another run at a title but will have to get through a familiar foe in Round 1 just to kick off its postseason party.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Jokic had 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists and a bloody nose in a physical game between the Northwest Division foes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the recent demonstration test, the Bird of Prey took off from a launch cradle, and once in the air was able to autonomously search for, detect, and classify a target drone standing in for a hostile.—
David Szondy
April 04,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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But no one has just been out-and-out hostile to him.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Enemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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