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as in enemies
one that is hostile toward another
are you friend or foe?
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as in opponents
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 foes
The teams may again meet this weekend in a match-up that will again stoke the political machinations between the foes.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Master Chief, much like the Doom Slayer, dwarfed most of his foes and was nigh-on invulnerable.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Following consecutive poor offensive performances against in-state foes Appalachian State and North Carolina, Harrell was electric in the second-half comeback, accounting for five touchdowns and 427 yards.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
Super Bowl rematch Seven months after the Eagles upset the Kansas City Chiefs to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, the foes meet again.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The Padres finished the season 10-3 against the Rockies, the best record either of the NL West foes has ever had against the other.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
For context, the nine sacks are the third-highest mark behind divisional foes the Buffalo Bills (14) and New England Patriots (13).
—Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
All four of its losses came to Detroit and the Rams, a pair of excellent foes.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Master Chief, much like the Doom Slayer, dwarfed most of his foes and was nigh-on invulnerable.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Following consecutive poor offensive performances against in-state foes Appalachian State and North Carolina, Harrell was electric in the second-half comeback, accounting for five touchdowns and 427 yards.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
Super Bowl rematch Seven months after the Eagles upset the Kansas City Chiefs to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, the foes meet again.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The Padres finished the season 10-3 against the Rockies, the best record either of the NL West foes has ever had against the other.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
For context, the nine sacks are the third-highest mark behind divisional foes the Buffalo Bills (14) and New England Patriots (13).
—Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
All four of its losses came to Detroit and the Rams, a pair of excellent foes.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foes
Noun
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, there are a ton of underbarrel attachments that are great, from hucking cleavers at enemies for one shot kills, shooting out gravity wells, laying down corrosive pools or an AOE energy blast around you.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Although Lerner later resigned, the controversy became a lasting symbol of what Republicans call the weaponization of government against ideological opponents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Critics say that Trump is using Kirk's assassination as a pretext to crack down on political opponents.—
Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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With Bowers back in the lineup, the Raiders can take on their rivals with the same strong offense that showed up against the Patriots.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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United Airlines' expansion, however, is outpacing its large airline rivals, a plan CEO Scott Kirby told CNBC is paying off because of the company's product, network and technology, like onboard amenities such as Bluetooth connectivity, seat-back screens and its app.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Foes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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