rivals

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

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person who opposes in competition n.
oppose; be a match for v.

NOUN

person who opposes in competition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversary challenger competition competitor contender opponent peer

STRONG

antagonist bandit buddy contestant emulator entrant equal equivalent match

WEAK

opposite number

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ally helper

STRONG

difference

WEAK

associate cohort companion

VERB

oppose; be a match for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emulate equal resemble

STRONG

amount approach approximate compete contend contest correspond match meet near partake tie touch

WEAK

bear comparison with come near to come up to compare with go after go for jockey for position measure up to rivalize scramble for seek to displace vie with

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect give up leave

WEAK

aid assist cooperate help support

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rivals

Apple’s gamble on the budget MacBook Neo is paying off and forcing rivals to rethink their offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

That is an issue that has raised its head continually throughout Skinner's reign as he often pointed to the lack of squad depth following defeats to top-three rivals.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

There’s the prospect of same-state rivals going at it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026

Erin Mulvaney explains how the Wachtell defections reflect a broader trend of elite New York firms losing ground to bigger rivals, where rainmakers play high-stakes musical chairs for pay packages rivaling those of NBA stars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

The entire three-story brick wall was bombed with graffiti, taunts from our rivals, the Blue Devils.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin