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as in enemies
one that is hostile toward another
our old cat seemed to consider the new kitten an adversary
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as in opponents
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
our adversaries in tomorrow's meet are from one of the top schools in the league
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Recent Examples of adversaries
This is where subsidy cooperation with allies and partners can help to diversify risk, share costs, and create collective protections against common adversaries.
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Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
Our adversaries have taken advantage of the weakness of Biden and Harris to not only dump aluminum and steel into our market but also by funneling supplies into border countries such as Canada and Mexico.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
This strategy was never truly put to the test, however, because the United States spent nearly three decades fighting small-scale conflicts against adversaries with little airpower.
—Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025
Other adversaries have produced large numbers of cheap drones and missiles that allow for low-cost airstrikes.
—Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025
The co-authors recommend expanding cyberattack capabilities to disable threatening projects and limiting adversaries’ access to advanced AI chips and open-source models.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The documentary singles out China and Russia in particular as adversaries in the competition to study UAPs.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Then come designing and building weapons and testing delivery systems—all under the eyes of potential adversaries to add to the challenges.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The 40-year-old mayor, who gave birth to a daughter seven weeks ago, parried effectively with the GOP critics, answered questions directly when her peers wouldn’t, and at a few key points even turned the tables on her GOP adversaries.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
Our adversaries have taken advantage of the weakness of Biden and Harris to not only dump aluminum and steel into our market but also by funneling supplies into border countries such as Canada and Mexico.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
This strategy was never truly put to the test, however, because the United States spent nearly three decades fighting small-scale conflicts against adversaries with little airpower.
—Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025
Other adversaries have produced large numbers of cheap drones and missiles that allow for low-cost airstrikes.
—Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025
The co-authors recommend expanding cyberattack capabilities to disable threatening projects and limiting adversaries’ access to advanced AI chips and open-source models.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The documentary singles out China and Russia in particular as adversaries in the competition to study UAPs.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Then come designing and building weapons and testing delivery systems—all under the eyes of potential adversaries to add to the challenges.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The 40-year-old mayor, who gave birth to a daughter seven weeks ago, parried effectively with the GOP critics, answered questions directly when her peers wouldn’t, and at a few key points even turned the tables on her GOP adversaries.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adversaries
Noun
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The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 has mainly been invoked during wartime in order for the federal government to control immigration of the United States’s enemies.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Mar. 2025
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Newsom seems to believe that regular Americans have grown tired of polarization and want to see ideological enemies find common ground.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Many jurisdictions virtually ceased enforcing the law against dangerous, repeat offenders, while weaponizing law enforcement against political opponents like me.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Rarely do Presidents mention their political opponents by name during joint sessions of Congress.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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If that's not enough, then there are even new weapons — the Master Sword, Arwing Guns, and a Chain Chomp that homes in on foes once launched.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The two longtime Pac-12 foes spent their first Big Ten season fighting for pride and position — and, yes, a whole lot more.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Adversaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversaries. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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