: 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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If that were true, why would the administration and the establishment be so opposed to doing our legislation?
—ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
Such a contentious course will never happen as there are many opposed to such a radical move.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the board received 95 emails and letters with 91 opposed and four in favor of the charter.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The final tally — 12 in favor, seven opposed, and one abstention — drew cheers.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
Such a contentious course will never happen as there are many opposed to such a radical move.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the board received 95 emails and letters with 91 opposed and four in favor of the charter.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The final tally — 12 in favor, seven opposed, and one abstention — drew cheers.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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 11 Sep. 2025.
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