in opposition to
idiom
1
: in a way that is against someone or something
He spoke in opposition to the new law.
Her theories stand in opposition to traditional beliefs.
2
: in a way that shows how two things are different or disagree
two words that can be defined in opposition to each other
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Hundreds of people gathered in front of Baltimore City Hall on Saturday in opposition to the Venezuelan bombing that took place early that morning.
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Ashley Paul, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Politics over science The Human World for Animals (formerly Humane Society of the United States) filed a brief in opposition to the hunt, said attorney Clay Henderson, arguing the decision was swayed by politics at the expense of science.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
But after dozens of community members lobbied and sent letters to the council in opposition to the hazardous waste collection center’s closing, councilmembers unanimously agreed to extend the existing lease.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The last episodes are close in length to the first batch of Season 5, in opposition to viral posts on social media and a report from Puck News that claimed the entire season would range from 90 minutes to two hours long.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
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Ashley Paul, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Politics over science The Human World for Animals (formerly Humane Society of the United States) filed a brief in opposition to the hunt, said attorney Clay Henderson, arguing the decision was swayed by politics at the expense of science.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
But after dozens of community members lobbied and sent letters to the council in opposition to the hazardous waste collection center’s closing, councilmembers unanimously agreed to extend the existing lease.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The last episodes are close in length to the first batch of Season 5, in opposition to viral posts on social media and a report from Puck News that claimed the entire season would range from 90 minutes to two hours long.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
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“In opposition to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20opposition%20to. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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