| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close associates to be wary of | New York Times | 29 Sep 2023 |
| People you like despite your rivalry | USA Today | 07 May 2023 |
| They're partially allies, partially adversaries | Universal | 18 Apr 2023 |
| *People in a love-hate relationship | LA Times Daily | 12 Jul 2022 |
| People in a love/hate relationship? | Universal | 28 Dec 2020 |
| Ones with love-hate relationships, say | New York Times | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Ones with love-hate relationships, say | ||
| Allies who are also rivals | ||
| Portmanteau for partners who are also competitors |