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as in opposed
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Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025
Moncada delivered his first multi-home run game as a member of the Angels and Teodosio robbed a home run with a catch up against the center field wall to help keep the team in the game.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 23 Aug. 2025
With just one goal and one assist (both against Red Bull Salzburg, when he was named player of the match) in five games in the United States, Alonso planned to bench Vinicius Jr for the semi-final against PSG.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Ahead of the Dodgers' game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Vanessa and their daughters — Natalia, 22, Bianka, 8, Capri, 6 — were spotted commemorating the basketball star's legacy.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The charges against Abrego Garcia in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee accusing him of smuggling undocumented immigrants through the country remain pending.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025
Moncada delivered his first multi-home run game as a member of the Angels and Teodosio robbed a home run with a catch up against the center field wall to help keep the team in the game.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 23 Aug. 2025
With just one goal and one assist (both against Red Bull Salzburg, when he was named player of the match) in five games in the United States, Alonso planned to bench Vinicius Jr for the semi-final against PSG.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Ahead of the Dodgers' game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Vanessa and their daughters — Natalia, 22, Bianka, 8, Capri, 6 — were spotted commemorating the basketball star's legacy.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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In the midst of a nearly 500-year-old historic center and on the foundations of what was once Cartagena's first city block, Casa Carolina is a new luxury boutique hotel that brings together every thread of the city's soul.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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James Lusk, 26, was riding a motorcycle on the 500 block of Broadway when he was involved in a crash with another vehicle, according to the news release.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Russia remains staunchly opposed to Western troops in Ukraine.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
21 Aug. 2025
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The first is that South Florida’s NFL franchise is fundamentally opposed to quarterback battles, no matter who is leading this organization.—
Omar Kelly
August 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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The University of Miami on Friday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought upon by the University of Wisconsin and its name, image and likeness collective two months ago that alleged UM had tampered with one of its former players.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Aug. 2025
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But when they’re separated during a trip to Scotland by a bizarre twist of fate, each must call upon every ounce of strength and courage to find their way back together again.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, both men have been cast as strongmen—with Putin portrayed as unwilling to back down in the war in Ukraine, and Trump lauded in some circles for his real life application of mad-man theory or his big and bold negotiating style.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Despite his pleading for her forgiveness, Marian seemed unwilling to give Larry another chance—that is, until Jack corroborated Larry's story.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That’s 247 million people getting up and breaking a sweat as opposed to just 20%, or 62 million, who remain exercise averse.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Young adults born after 1996 are more risk averse than other generations.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Though initially reluctant, Ivey relented when Jenkins, 31, promised to stay on the phone with the elder boy during the walk.—
Maia Nehme,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Even Germany, traditionally reluctant to criticize Israel, has seen protests after the killing of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza and is starting to curb its support.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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