How to Use resist in a Sentence

resist

1 of 2 verb

• The offer was hard to resist.
• He was able to resist the urge to tell her his secret.
• It was hard resisting the temptation to open the box.
• She couldn't resist telling us what she'd heard.
• The drug will help your body resist infection.
• These windows can resist very high winds.
• He was charged with resisting arrest.
• I know I shouldn't have any more cake, but I can't resist.
• But street food is hard to resist.
  — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
• But when founders resist that urge?
  — Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
• Have a couch that your pets just can’t resist?
  — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
• Who can resist a dish that has this kind of name?
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
• Plants resist deer and drought.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
• There's a smarter choice for those who can't resist their lilac blooms.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2023
• His message is not to resist it.
  — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
• Cook, resisting the urge to break it up too much at first.
  — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
• Two lovers of the sport could not resist sharing one last game.
  — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
• At plus-money, this is hard to resist.
  — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
• Few can resist the allure of elote.
  — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
• Plants resist deer browsing and thrive in shade.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
• But most consumers seem to resist that urge.
  — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
• Either way, your guests won't be able to resist them.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
• Hard to resist, these days, given what’s at stake.
  — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
• The urge to lie down for a soak, even in winter, is hard to resist.
  — Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
• Who can resist sweet, nutty, bite-sized treats?
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
• Rich, moist, buttery – this is the pound cake that no one can resist.
  — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
• The girl resisted and ran away.
  — Caroline Zimmerman may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
• No one will be able to resist asking for the secret to such a tasty dish.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
• Who can resist giving it a go with just the right dishes to pair it with?
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
• Pott Wine, by its very nature, resists that rhythm.
  — K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026

resist

2 of 2 noun

• Stainless steel resists rust and is easy to maintain.
  — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
• The fabric resists wrinkles like a champ and packs down to nearly nothing.
  — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
• Stainless steel resists rust, but can’t fully prevent it.
  — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
• This basil variety with a slight anise scent resists flowering in hot weather.
  — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
• This flag resists erasure and reclaims a history rarely taught on the mainland.
  — Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
• The flag stands up to inclement weather, and the vibrant color resists fading.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
• These pieces roll up easily in packing cubes, resist wrinkles, and work across climates.
  — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
• The durable maple surface arrives pre-oiled and resists staining remarkably well.
  — Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
• Maden takes thee wine bottle from him and the officers reach for his wrists but Brown resists and yanks his arms back, the video shows.
  — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
• The play’s publicist says the work reveals how the mind adapts, resists and even creates under pressure.
  — ABC News, 17 May 2026
• The lightweight, quick-drying fabric resists creases, making the pants a great pick for both travel days and stylish city strolls.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
• The metal frames resist rust, and there are also slat-top wood armrests on the frames that and skin-friendly and resists getting too hot.
  — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
• The stamping process used for this wearable artwork is inspired by the ancient wax-resist dyeing technique of batik.
  — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
• Meanwhile, the fabric resists wrinkles, shrinkage, and static, keeping it crisp all day.
  — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
• The large brush roll resists tangling hair and pet fur, which eliminates the need to stop and pull items off the brush—and also eliminates a clogged pipe.
  — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
• The large brush roll resists tangling hair and pet fur, which eliminates the need to stop and pull items off the brush—and also eliminates a clogged pipe.
  — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
• These biases tend to show up when an investor buys or sells based on subjective criteria or resists needed changes.
  — Chris Stevens, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
• The foliage remains evergreen in warm climates and resists browsing by deer and rabbits.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
• Because that fuel resists knock, ignition timing can be advanced quite a bit to take advantage of the boost.
  — Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
• At the same time, its structure resists drifting into purely transactional rhythms.
  — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
• The glass enamel coating resists chips, stains, and cracks, providing a natural, non-stick surface that won’t degrade over time.
  — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
• The durable Oxford cloth fabric resists wear and weather, while the frame folds into a surprisingly compact shape for its size.
  — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
• The durable finish resists staining, dulling, chipping and cracking, while delivering even heat retention from stove to oven.
  — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
• This all means that a probiotic might not work when a person's microbiome resists accepting the new bacteria.
  — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
• Rather than strictly following the body, the silhouette resists containment.
  — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
• As Detective Maden takes the wine bottle from him and the officers reach for his wrists, Brown resists and yanks his arms back, the video shows.
  — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
• Along with regulating temperature, the fabric resists wrinkles, dries quickly after a wash, and has an easy, low‑maintenance feel.
  — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
• This option has a clean, versatile design that complements many styles, and the durable polypropylene construction resists fading, stains, and daily wear and tear.
  — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
• The key to his performance is empathy — Early resists mocking Maddie or her struggles at every turn.
  — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
• The signature lumber is low-maintenance and resists staining, fading, and retaining moisture — even in coastal and harsh climates.
  — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025