: set or placed in opposition : contrary
… with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought …—
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Felix G. Rohatynvoters who are opposed to the plan
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And of course, the private sector is even more universally opposed.
—Gregory D. Squires, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
This second theory has inspired lots of research in contemporary psychology, which often sees morality and self-interest as fundamentally opposed.
—Michael Prinzing, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
In December, five board members were supported closing it, while four opposed.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Europe, especially Denmark, is firmly opposed.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Gregory D. Squires, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
This second theory has inspired lots of research in contemporary psychology, which often sees morality and self-interest as fundamentally opposed.
—Michael Prinzing, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
In December, five board members were supported closing it, while four opposed.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Europe, especially Denmark, is firmly opposed.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2026.
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