opponent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The state legislator defeated a well-known opponent, Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, in the Democratic primary.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Net worth includes unrealized gains like much of the value of Alphabet stock Sergey Brin, a major opponent of Prop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Jake Paul will return to the ring for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua against a yet to be confirmed opponent on 24 December.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Taylor’s opponent is state Rep. Justin J. Pearson, a 31-year-old Black Democrat who has taken a very different approach to what the district needs.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
As usual, he prepared arduously for his encounter with each opponent in the series of tension-filled matches that would eventually spread over six tiring months.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
![]()
The stalemate would hobble the state, which might compel Netanyahu and his opponents to make some kind of deal, either with each other or with the Arab parties.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
This time it was not England helping their opponents, although they will have taken note with a tour of South Africa to come this winter.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The pilot program’s opponents failed to muster the 10-vote, two-thirds majority required to send it back to the Police Commission for reconsideration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
The Brewers led MLB in batting average and on-base percentage, tormenting opponents with a tenacious, old-school approach that turned every at-bat into an existential battle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
She'd kept the majority of her opponents cowering behind their barricades until the last few minutes of the event, when a young man in a floppy hat decided to make a run for it.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing opponent
Vocabulary of the Summer Olympics
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Check It Out, Mate: Chess Vocabulary
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Excerpt from "The Philosophy of Literary Form" by Kenneth Burke
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word