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as in opposed
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Recent Examples of against
Peter White, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
In episode seven, viewers see Marie use her powers against her friends following this conversation in Stan Edgar’s bunker about whether Marie is similar or different from Homelander.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
As a result, many people aim for higher step counts each day to protect against chronic disease.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
While the United States walked out of April’s deliberations over a draft agreement, Russia and Saudi Arabia joined in its dissent at the time by voting against the measure.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Lindsie contacted Georgia’s Department of Revenue and the FBI after her father’s indictment, including asking for a restraining order against him.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
In episode seven, viewers see Marie use her powers against her friends following this conversation in Stan Edgar’s bunker about whether Marie is similar or different from Homelander.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
As a result, many people aim for higher step counts each day to protect against chronic disease.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
While the United States walked out of April’s deliberations over a draft agreement, Russia and Saudi Arabia joined in its dissent at the time by voting against the measure.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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In Thursday’s indictment, federal investigators accused Rozier and other defendants of breaking the law by exploiting private information about players to win bets on NBA games.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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When Alejandro Balde pushes up from left-back, Girona have a three-on-three situation, which ends in a last-ditch Kounde block in the penalty area.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And this is way up from the uncertainty expressed by Californians back in August when the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California, Berkeley found that 48% of Californians supported it versus 32% opposed.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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Perez, meanwhile, has remained firmly opposed to almost everything La Liga or its president proposes.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Navigating the world of priming serums can be a slippery slope due to heavy formulas and glitter-like ingredients that clump upon application.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Garcia joined forces with other parents who have been affected by AI companions to call upon tech companies to implement stronger safeguards to protect minors.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Last year, the Mets were unwilling to give the 30-year-old slugger a long-term contract, settling on a two-year, $54 million contract with a player opt-out clause for next season, according to Spotrac.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Orpheus, unwilling to have anything to do with women again, chooses to become a swan in his next life, while a swan decides to become a man.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Risk averse There are several reasons to believe the exits up front will be Lazar and Howard.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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That’s significant because the nation’s top circuits are usually loath to program films from the theatrical-averse Netflix.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that the country’s other companies might be reluctant about betting on America if their workers couldn’t get visas promptly and risked getting detained.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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When asked about potential disadvantages, Roberson said officials hear from educators who can be reluctant to adjust lesson plans.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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