champions

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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defeater in competition; preeminent supporter n.
advocate, support v.

NOUN

defeater in competition; preeminent supporter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenger champ defender hero medalist number one winner

STRONG

advocate ally backer conqueror endorser exponent expounder guardian heroine nonpareil paladin partisan patron proponent protector supporter sympathizer upholder vanquisher victor vindicator warrior

WEAK

numero uno the greatest titleholder top dog

Antonyms

STRONG

antagonist enemy loser opponent opposition

VERB

advocate, support

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defend espouse fight for promote uphold

STRONG

back battle contend patronize support

WEAK

go to bat for plead for put in a good word for ride shotgun for side with stand behind stand up for thump for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forsake

STRONG

oppose

WEAK

be against

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champions

Australia next Test series is a three-match tour of world Test champions South Africa in October.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Those three, along with Klopp and Mourinho, were crowned champions in 24 of the 36 seasons in the league’s history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

I suppose, on the flip-side, if Coventry can somehow go to the Emirates and get a draw against the champions, that would provide such a huge boost to their players.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

They returned to the Championship in 2020 as League One champions and six years later, they are back among English football's finest.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

They seem to revel in it, using their superhuman strength to toss other champions around like rag dolls.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard