1
as in resistance
the inclination to resist
most of the opposition to the proposed smoking ban is coming from bar owners worried about its impact on their businesses
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as in oppositeness
the quality or state of being as different as possible
her actions stand in direct opposition to her words
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Recent Examples of opposition
Beyond Taipei’s pushback, opposition party officials and experts have also voiced criticism.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
However, Ecclestone led opposition to their use, and Renault was ultimately convinced that the V6s would achieve its aims and so stuck around.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
DeSantis signed a bill earlier this year that prevents local governments from blocking the development of a presidential library, aiming to block potential political opposition from liberal-leaning counties or municipalities.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Because of industry opposition, the United States didn’t ban lead in paint until 1978 and in gasoline until the 1990s.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
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John Liu, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
However, Ecclestone led opposition to their use, and Renault was ultimately convinced that the V6s would achieve its aims and so stuck around.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
DeSantis signed a bill earlier this year that prevents local governments from blocking the development of a presidential library, aiming to block potential political opposition from liberal-leaning counties or municipalities.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Because of industry opposition, the United States didn’t ban lead in paint until 1978 and in gasoline until the 1990s.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposition
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But French police have also been observed previously using knives to slash and sink the inflatable boats of migrants who put up little or no resistance.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Maren recommends resistance training three to five times per week; focusing on lean proteins, complex carbs, and fiber-rich foods; and working on hormone balance when needed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Democrats countered that the GOP proposal actually is partisan, since Republicans are seeking to extend funding following the passage of a controversial spending bill that narrowly passed in July over the objections of all congressional Democrats.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Burr’s take on the event comes as some comedians such as Shane Gillis, Marc Maron and David Cross have voiced objections to the festival, with Cross blasting comics — including citing Burr — who participated.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Look for spark-proof clamps and a reverse polarity alarm that will alert you if your clamps aren’t in the right position.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Electricity comes in two basic flavors, direct current where the electrons simply flow through the conductors and alternating current where the polarity is constantly changing.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That divergence is also becoming evident in sentiment surveys.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to Lewris, the summer data shows that there is still a divergence between sellers and buyers, even as the latter are gaining leverage over the first.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Opposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposition. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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