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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
And, just as significantly, this argument de-emphasizes the possibility of collaborating with adversaries on limiting military AI systems, favoring arms race over arms control.
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Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
While the first episode begins with Poppa mocking Ivy’s podcasting background and the next two episodes half-heartedly introduce various radio station adversaries/co-workers, by the fourth episode Poppa and Ivy have transitioned to just doing a podcast.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Well, there's no question that our adversaries exploit our divisions.
—CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
There have also been high profile cases of foreign adversaries using AI to influence the campaign.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Both allies and adversaries face incentives to consider what a future administration might do instead.
—Andrew Payne, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
This information is used to build accurate and detailed profiles of adversaries and their patterns of life.
—Damon Fleury, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Avoid feeding the fears in your peers or adversaries.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Remember that where there is easy money, adversaries will be ready to exploit it.
—Jason McNutt, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
While the first episode begins with Poppa mocking Ivy’s podcasting background and the next two episodes half-heartedly introduce various radio station adversaries/co-workers, by the fourth episode Poppa and Ivy have transitioned to just doing a podcast.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Well, there's no question that our adversaries exploit our divisions.
—CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
There have also been high profile cases of foreign adversaries using AI to influence the campaign.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Both allies and adversaries face incentives to consider what a future administration might do instead.
—Andrew Payne, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
This information is used to build accurate and detailed profiles of adversaries and their patterns of life.
—Damon Fleury, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Avoid feeding the fears in your peers or adversaries.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Remember that where there is easy money, adversaries will be ready to exploit it.
—Jason McNutt, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adversaries
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While many were quick to gloat that Grewal was defeated by enemies lobbying against him, turnover is common in the high-pressure role.BYAndrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Running into undiscovered rooms sometimes provided a sense of reprieve and escape from enemies, but there’s always a chance that it could be locked, or there’s another monster right inside.George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Yet, while that may remain a rarity, this ostensibly unstoppable winning train has finally hit a few bumps, dropping points against seemingly inferior opponents.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Likely Black voters opposed the ballot measure, which opponents say will unfairly target people of color, while majorities of white, Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander voters supported it, the poll found.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Padres will be familiar postseason foes.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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An all-out war between arch-foes Israel and Iran has been threatened for decades.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Adversaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversaries. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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