1
as in opposition
the inclination to resist
after some initial resistance, the city council warmed up to the proposed development plan
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2
as in underground
a secret organization in a conquered country fighting against enemy forces
soldiers from the resistance were captured after a skirmish outside the foreign ministry
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Recent Examples of resistance
Carrion lined and filled in the lips with a deep brown shade from Fenty Beauty, chosen for its transfer resistance, then added a sparkling lip gloss by Blend Bunny Cosmetics for the perfect glitter finish.
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Tira Urquhart, Essence, 5 July 2025
Pavement is harder on shoes than hardwood, so that resistance to wear and tear is key for outdoor basketball shoes, Dr. Bourassa says.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 July 2025
Trump first-term ‘resistance’ leaders Abrams, 51, won the 2018 Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nomination after a stint as state House minority leader.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
His Handshake Match Goes Viral Top General Asks Trump Admin to Move 200 Troops From ICE Protests to Fires
Fisher told Newsweek that protests and resistance movements are often made up of people who are older and highly educated, with less of a change in this respect this time around.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Tira Urquhart, Essence, 5 July 2025
Pavement is harder on shoes than hardwood, so that resistance to wear and tear is key for outdoor basketball shoes, Dr. Bourassa says.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 July 2025
Trump first-term ‘resistance’ leaders Abrams, 51, won the 2018 Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nomination after a stint as state House minority leader.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
His Handshake Match Goes Viral Top General Asks Trump Admin to Move 200 Troops From ICE Protests to Fires
Fisher told Newsweek that protests and resistance movements are often made up of people who are older and highly educated, with less of a change in this respect this time around.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistance
Noun
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Other protests have focused on Trump's immigration policies while there has also been opposition to Trump's tariffs policy and his strikes on Iran.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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The green bank’s goals run counter to the Trump administration’s opposition to policies that address climate change and its embrace of fossil fuels.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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But, of course, a facility like Fordow underground is dependent on a lot of infrastructure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
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Turkmenistan possesses the world’s fourth largest reserves of natural gas in its underground, exporting gas to countries such as Pakistan, China, India, Iran and Russia.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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His objection automatically ended debate, per Council rules, and led Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, who spoke favorably of the resolution, to send it to the Committee on Civil Rights, Immigrant Advancement and Racial Equity.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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About 4,000 Army National Guard troops have been training at the Los Alamitos base since June 8, when they were federalized — over the objection of Gov. Gavin Newsom — on orders from President Donald Trump.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 July 2025
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“Resistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistance. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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