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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

Example Sentences

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It has hired several senior bankers from competitors, notably JPMorgan, to win more business and boost performance after years of lagging rivals.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He also faced criticism from his rivals for failing to offer detailed housing and healthcare policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Now, as voters head to the polls on primary day in the Pine Tree State, RCV has become so accepted that candidates from both parties are openly encouraging voters to rank their rivals.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

This myth assumed that high-tech and the trades were alternatives, even rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Wars in the past had often been caused by countries seeking more land or natural resources, or acting out of suspicion and fear of their rivals.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman