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

Mercedes are lagging behind their rivals when it comes to developing their car this season, apparently at least in part because they front-loaded their spend early in the season.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The club could also face a flood of compensation claims from rivals.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Gordon said he had been "dying" to link up with Alexander-Arnold, who is also playing in Spain for Barcelona's rivals Real Madrid.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

It blazed the trail for premium seating and luxury lounges that rivals now copy, for instance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

My stomach is really kicking now, cuz Creighton schools have always been rivals of Woodson schools.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist