: 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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The two holidays are ideologically opposed: Canada Day celebrates the country’s 1867 confederation under British law, while July Fourth celebrates a violent revolution against the crown.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 2 July 2025
Top Georgia Republicans have been mostly silent, while Georgia’s two Democratic U.S. senators are staunchly opposed.
—Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
In a near-mirror image, 77% of Democrats oppose the airstrikes, with 61% strongly opposed.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2025
The majority of Republicans (73%) back the measure, but most Independents and Democrats are opposed.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 2 July 2025
Top Georgia Republicans have been mostly silent, while Georgia’s two Democratic U.S. senators are staunchly opposed.
—Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
In a near-mirror image, 77% of Democrats oppose the airstrikes, with 61% strongly opposed.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2025
The majority of Republicans (73%) back the measure, but most Independents and Democrats are opposed.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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