Answer: rival

AnswerCrossword Clue
RIVALUSC, to UCLA, e.g.
RIVALHonda, to Toyota
RIVALRomantic triangle figure
RIVALHertz, to Avis
RIVALLetterman, to Leno
RIVALOpposed
RIVALChallenger
RIVALFord, to Chevrolet
RIVALParis, to Romeo
RIVALUSC, to UCLA
RIVALAdversary
RIVALEqual
RIVALAntagonist
RIVALThreaten to surpass
RIVALBing, to Google
RIVALCompetitor in love
RIVALRomantic competitor
RIVALChris, to Martina
RIVALFoe
RIVALCoke, to Pepsi
rivalto strive to equal or surpass
RIVALClose competitor
RIVALBe a match for
RIVALCompetitor
RIVALEton to Harrow, for example
RIVALAlamo, to Avis
RIVALLock horns
RIVALOppose
RIVALGladstone, to Disraeli
RIVALBe the equal of
RIVALGo up against
RIVALAlpo competitor
RIVALOne to vie with
RIVALBeau number two
RIVALNeighboring school, possibly
RIVALMudslinging target
RIVALRomantic opponent
RIVALCome close to
RIVALArdent competitor
RIVALNearly match