1
as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another
are you friend or foe?
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as in opponent
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
this Saturday our team will go up against our longtime foes in a game that will determine the champion of the conference
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Recent Examples of foe
Given the right series of chances, players could potentially construct a build that blasts thunder and chains together static strikes that will cripple entire rooms of foes at once.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
These tertiary weapons create openings for attacks or to gain distance from a foe.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
And with that potential matchup looming, one of the most polarizing Padres players from the rivalry spoke out about a former Dodgers teammate turned divisional foe.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The direct confrontation between the long-times foes started when Israel launched surprise attacks on Iranian military and nuclear facilities that killed prominent politicians, military leaders and nuclear scientists.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
These tertiary weapons create openings for attacks or to gain distance from a foe.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
And with that potential matchup looming, one of the most polarizing Padres players from the rivalry spoke out about a former Dodgers teammate turned divisional foe.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The direct confrontation between the long-times foes started when Israel launched surprise attacks on Iranian military and nuclear facilities that killed prominent politicians, military leaders and nuclear scientists.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foe
Noun
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There’s even a little Kurosawa — from all the stages of his career — in the feudal set-up; while the decadent emperor Kisra (Ben Kingsley) holds court, his enemies are banished.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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The eight-part series depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, chronicling how two former allies would eventually become enemies in their fight for control of the English throne.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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The celebrations had barely faded when attention turned to the Champions League draw in late August, when Kairat earned a date with some of Europe’s biggest clubs among their eight opponents, including competition record winner Real Madrid.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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The transgender athlete, Marissa Rothenberger of Champlin Park High School, led the school to a state championship this past year while dominating female opponents.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles have already delivered some statement wins, pulling away from NFC East rival Dallas, once again defeating the Chiefs and then rallying against a very good Los Angeles Rams team last week.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Meeting remains huge for both state rivals, maybe bigger now for the Seminoles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foe. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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