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
After killing them, you're given a temporary special attack that bodies any foe in a single hit.
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
The Warriors will either start hot and cool off, letting the foe back into the game, or get behind early as their nervous energy deters their 3-point shot.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
But when presented with such an opportunity, two of the Warriors’ longtime foes sent Golden State to the play-in tournament with a 124-119 overtime defeat.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Russian forces hold the advantage in Ukraine, and Kyiv has warned that Moscow is planning a fresh spring offensive to ramp up pressure on its foe and improve its negotiating position.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
The Warriors will either start hot and cool off, letting the foe back into the game, or get behind early as their nervous energy deters their 3-point shot.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
But when presented with such an opportunity, two of the Warriors’ longtime foes sent Golden State to the play-in tournament with a 124-119 overtime defeat.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Russian forces hold the advantage in Ukraine, and Kyiv has warned that Moscow is planning a fresh spring offensive to ramp up pressure on its foe and improve its negotiating position.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foe
Noun
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And what assurance shall there be that the Executive will not train its broad discretionary powers upon its political enemies?—
TIME Staff,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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The character went from being Emily’s friend to becoming her enemy as the two wrestled in a love triangle with Gabriel.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Just because of his style, Muhammad hasn't been much of a finisher to date in his MMA career, but he's got the kind of style that's great for breaking down opponents over time.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Luddites weren’t mindless opponents of technology but had a clear logic to their actions—an essentially conservative one.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Carole Baskin, an animal rights activist and Maldonado's rival, also starred in the show.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Roche’s investment follows similar moves from major rivals.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foe. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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