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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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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Key Takeaways Creatine may help support muscle strength, lean mass, and physical performance, especially when combined with resistance training.
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Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
Coupled with its silicone/PU hydrophobic finish and 20D ripstop grid, the fabric promises 4,900-mm waterproofing, stout UV resistance and rugged durability.
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New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Roach, who came into the day with 296 test wickets, was almost unplayable though the Sri Lanka resistance was thin.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
The shot sailed over the bar before England keeper Jordan Pickford shouted at his defenders, clearly displeased with the lack of resistance in their own half.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
Coupled with its silicone/PU hydrophobic finish and 20D ripstop grid, the fabric promises 4,900-mm waterproofing, stout UV resistance and rugged durability.
—
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Roach, who came into the day with 296 test wickets, was almost unplayable though the Sri Lanka resistance was thin.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
The shot sailed over the bar before England keeper Jordan Pickford shouted at his defenders, clearly displeased with the lack of resistance in their own half.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistance
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In the video last week, Paisley criticized the data center project not just because of the potential effects on the zoo but also because of his opposition to AI.
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Maxim Katz, a Russian opposition figure and former Moscow municipal deputy, told Fox News Digital that the fuel shortages are real and increasingly difficult for Russians to ignore.
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When P-waves start radiating from the earthquake underground, Android phones sense the vibrations, start collecting data and send it back to Google servers for processing.
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Invisible hands strap her legs onto the stirrups, an iron fist plunging her through a tunneling, gravity‑bending, black underground.
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For individuals 18 and older, courts generally must approve a qualifying name change within six weeks without holding a hearing or allowing formal objections.
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Much of the objection to using the term comes from Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefires.
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“Resistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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