rivals

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

Now, one of PayPal’s rivals has lobbed a buyout offer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

Unlike their Central & West Group rivals Somerset, Northants' involvement in the knockout stage was never really in doubt, posting the best record of any side in the group stage.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Corporate investment, on the other hand, shows little sign of slowing as companies seek to develop or incorporate AI into their businesses before rivals do.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

If paying a premium for a frontier model means a better product or an upper hand over rivals, many companies say it’s worth it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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