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
Mission Viejo beat Santa Margarita 35-7 last season at Mission Viejo High to continue a good run of success for the Diablos against Trinity League foes.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
America is accustomed to seeing her in a robe behind the bench for small-claims and less consequential disputes between neighbors, lovers, friends and foes.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 July 2025
With steep and sometimes punishing tariffs on America’s friends and foes alike, the president has sought to reset the world trading order, raise new federal revenue and pressure private businesses to make more of their products in the United States.
—Lazaro Gamio, New York Times, 28 July 2025
The retro game allows fans to golf, square off against familiar foes and generally cause mayhem.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
America is accustomed to seeing her in a robe behind the bench for small-claims and less consequential disputes between neighbors, lovers, friends and foes.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 July 2025
With steep and sometimes punishing tariffs on America’s friends and foes alike, the president has sought to reset the world trading order, raise new federal revenue and pressure private businesses to make more of their products in the United States.
—Lazaro Gamio, New York Times, 28 July 2025
The retro game allows fans to golf, square off against familiar foes and generally cause mayhem.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foe
Noun
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Citizens are trained to report anyone who might be an enemy of the regime, including family members.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Our theme this year was the enemy within for the writers’ room.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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As the other undefeated team, Canada outscored its three opponents 19-4, but had to rely on some third-period outbursts to run up those offensive numbers.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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On the ball, Maresca’s preference is for his side to build with short passes from his goalkeeper, often with the aim of baiting opponents into a press that creates space higher up the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Both companies are under enormous pressure from digital rivals and shrinking TV advertising markets, and the Berlusconi family believes a scaled European player is better placed to compete with giants from the U.S. and China.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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The retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a federal court in Delaware Wednesday, has been dealing with several problems in recent years including competition from online rivals, mounting debt and the uncertainty from tariffs.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foe. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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