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rivals

NOUN

person who opposes in competition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversary challenger competition competitor contender opponent peer

STRONG

antagonist bandit buddy contestant emulator entrant equal equivalent match

WEAK

opposite number

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ally helper

STRONG

difference

WEAK

associate cohort companion

VERB

oppose; be a match for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emulate equal resemble

STRONG

amount approach approximate compete contend contest correspond match meet near partake tie touch

WEAK

bear comparison with come near to come up to compare with go after go for jockey for position measure up to rivalize scramble for seek to displace vie with

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect give up leave

WEAK

aid assist cooperate help support

Example Sentences

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One important factor in the cycle is competition, especially with South Korean rivals SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

BBC Sport has previously reported Anderson is leaning towards a move to City over rivals Manchester United.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This myth assumed that high-tech and the trades were alternatives, even rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Sanders noted that OpenAI has backed establishing a public wealth fund that gives every citizen “a stake in AI-driven economic growth,” with rivals supporting similar plans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

I was selected captain of the team, played number one in singles and doubles and led the school to several important victories against long-standing rivals.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane