as in opponent
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemy
Harriet died a few years before Leo, and then Leo passed, picking off enemy planes in a brief delirium.
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Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Israel steps up Lebanon strikes Israeli forces intensified strikes in Lebanon and killed the military chief of Hamas in Gaza, moves analysts said were driven by fears a potential US-Iran deal may curtail Israel’s ability to hit its enemies.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
According to the footage, what awaits Rhaenyra during her reign are fearful subjects, conniving enemies, sleepless nights and plenty of anguish.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Israel steps up Lebanon strikes Israeli forces intensified strikes in Lebanon and killed the military chief of Hamas in Gaza, moves analysts said were driven by fears a potential US-Iran deal may curtail Israel’s ability to hit its enemies.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
According to the footage, what awaits Rhaenyra during her reign are fearful subjects, conniving enemies, sleepless nights and plenty of anguish.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemy
Noun
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The Spurs became a formidable opponent against the Thunder in a seven-game playoff series and in three out of four regular-season matchups.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Yet, San Antonio should be well-prepared for the challenge, having beaten the reigning champion Thunder, which started this season 24-1 and swept its first two playoff opponents.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Daemon rocks the trailer with blood on his face from sticking his sword into foes.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The Bruins have faced foes’ best efforts all season.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
29 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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