opponents

NOUN

person with whom one competes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversary aspirant candidate challenger competitor enemy foe opposition player rival

STRONG

antagonist anti assailant bandit bidder con contestant disputant entrant litigant match opposer

WEAK

counteragent dark horse dissentient oppugnant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ally assistant friend helper

WEAK

associate colleague

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If the four aces can do to October opponents what the 1966 Orioles did to the Dodgers, or some reasonable 21st century facsimile, we’ll see you at the parade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Kurihara beat all four opponents to top Group A and he will attempt to win gold on Saturday.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Three of their next five opponents after Oregon are ranked in the top 13, with two of those games on the road.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Afterwards he played in all three T20s in England's series sweep against the same opponents, and on Tuesday took career-best 50-over figures of 5-22 in the first one-day international in Chester-le-Street.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

“Before you ask it, be advised: Your opponents will also hear my answer.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein