: 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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Republicans are divided, with many firmly opposed.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
The team has mentioned that as a possibility, and the prospect is not opposed.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Thirty years ago, the gap was 64 points, with 80% in support and 16% opposed.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Young people have become more opposed to monarchy in Britain in recent years, bringing overall popularity levels down.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
The team has mentioned that as a possibility, and the prospect is not opposed.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Thirty years ago, the gap was 64 points, with 80% in support and 16% opposed.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Young people have become more opposed to monarchy in Britain in recent years, bringing overall popularity levels down.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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