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

The save - only Raya's second penalty stop in the Premier League - came at a time when Sunderland were putting the defending champions under pressure.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

However, since 1999-2000, when Manchester United were champions on 79 points, 86 points would only have won the title twice, including the two most recent seasons.

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

And you can vote for who you think will be crowned champions below.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

“Got to give our champions their instructions, haven’t we? Barty, want to do the honors?”

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