: set or placed in opposition : contrary
… with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought …—
Felix G. Rohatyn
Felix G. Rohatynvoters who are opposed to the plan
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Democrats and environmental groups were strongly opposed.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Both countries are also opposed to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The parents in favor of vaccines began to fight with those opposed.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The city’s leaders worry about the facility's insufficient infrastructure, while Senator Warnock remains opposed to the administration’s aggressive deportation policies.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
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Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Both countries are also opposed to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The parents in favor of vaccines began to fight with those opposed.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The city’s leaders worry about the facility's insufficient infrastructure, while Senator Warnock remains opposed to the administration’s aggressive deportation policies.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for opposed
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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