as in opponent
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemy
In the book, Leganski offers a rare, unfettered account of what goes into becoming speaker of the House, and takes digs at enemies.
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Zak Hudak, CBS News, 19 June 2026
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Protesters and political opposition alike now must reckon with an increasingly paranoid regime that has witnessed enemy infiltration and faces Trump’s claims of arming ethnic opposition groups.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
After hours of fighting in the close urban setting, Dockery used smoke grenades to signal enemy positions for American gunships.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
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Zak Hudak, CBS News, 19 June 2026
When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Protesters and political opposition alike now must reckon with an increasingly paranoid regime that has witnessed enemy infiltration and faces Trump’s claims of arming ethnic opposition groups.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
After hours of fighting in the close urban setting, Dockery used smoke grenades to signal enemy positions for American gunships.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemy
Noun
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That puts those Lawler-supporting Democrats in the unique position of helping choose his next opponent by voting in the June 23 primary.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Instead, Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made an incredible 15 saves and Ecuador walked away with a humbling result against an opponent it was heavily favored to beat.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The two battled, with the Sea Snake about to make the kill after stabbing his foe in the thigh.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The South American roster of Leviatán took down Global Esports and NRG in the Swiss Stage to advance to the playoff bracket, but were then met with a formidable foe in the shape of Paper Rex.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Energy costs, vanishing federal subsidies and an administration in Washington hostile to clean energy are giving officials reasons to retreat from efforts to deal with climate change and the political cover to do so.—
Andres Clarens,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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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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“Enemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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