1
as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another
are you friend or foe?
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2
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
The challenge will be to ensure these systems become useful partners instead of unpredictable rulers—or even potential foes.
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Brian Neely, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article NEW YORK – Jim Calhoun sat in the front row in the MSG Theatre on Wednesday afternoon as his old foe, Rick Pitino, accepted his first Big East Coach of the Year Award.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
George Clinton has filed a lawsuit against his longtime music industry foe, Armen Boladian, accusing the music executive of fraud, copyright infringement, and withholding royalties.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
The group work to find their way home but are introduced to a mysterious new foe, Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors).
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Brian Neely, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article NEW YORK – Jim Calhoun sat in the front row in the MSG Theatre on Wednesday afternoon as his old foe, Rick Pitino, accepted his first Big East Coach of the Year Award.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
George Clinton has filed a lawsuit against his longtime music industry foe, Armen Boladian, accusing the music executive of fraud, copyright infringement, and withholding royalties.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
The group work to find their way home but are introduced to a mysterious new foe, Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors).
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foe
Noun
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The idea that the most dangerous threats aren't always foreign enemies but those operating within one's own ranks mirrors real-world concerns about internal security breaches and shifting allegiances.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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And aren’t Putin and Russia our antagonists and enemies?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of who an opponent tries to take away, the other receiver should have a very favorable matchup.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The defensive interior could not cause problems for either opponent.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The resort’s sculpture garden rivals those found in museums.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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No, but Chicago Bears have division rivals’ attention with offseason roster rebuild.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foe. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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