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

He scored the opening goal in England's 2-0 win against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night, after also netting in a 3-2 defeat by world champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

The Dodgers are the reigning back-to-back champions and are aiming to become the first National League team to win three World Series in a row.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The 10-time English champions, who continue to deny any wrongdoing, said Friday they had lodged a "comprehensive appeal" the previous evening.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Back-to-back champions, but still in the fourth division.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Will the champions please follow Mr. Bagman down to the stadium now.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling