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

It is reserved for reigning Olympic, world and Diamond League champions, plus athletes who have qualified by world ranking.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

The Premier League champions were affected by air traffic control issues as they travelled to Italy to face Napoli on Wednesday.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

In fact, it would be no surprise if the Azerbaijani champions were by some distance the weakest of the eight league stage opponents Michael Carrick's side will come up against.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

What does Sam Darnold need to do to help the Seattle Seahawks repeat as Super Bowl champions?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

If we think we can beat Independence Junior High — the defending champions, the number one seed, the only other undefeated team — then we will.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander