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as in opposed
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Recent Examples of against
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
In July 2024, the UFC booked Van against the more experienced Charles Johnson.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Tensions heightened June 23 over possible payback by Tehran against the U.S. or its allies after strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities amid fears that the Mideast conflict could spiral into a wider war.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Born in New England and inspired by French cuisine, Nicholas Elmi won against fan favorite Nina Compton in the New Orleans season final.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
Good thing, because the Sox entered the three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday at 25-53, on pace to lose 110 games.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
In July 2024, the UFC booked Van against the more experienced Charles Johnson.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Tensions heightened June 23 over possible payback by Tehran against the U.S. or its allies after strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities amid fears that the Mideast conflict could spiral into a wider war.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Born in New England and inspired by French cuisine, Nicholas Elmi won against fan favorite Nina Compton in the New Orleans season final.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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For the first time after more than three decades as a band, Evanescence is No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
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The business is on track to achieve EBITDA break-even, reflecting the success of our turnaround plan.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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As the story explains, the Beckett estate is notoriously opposed to any production that doesn’t follow Beckett’s script and stage directions exactly, which, of course, creates a tense situation for the production.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Among all respondents, only 16 percent support U.S. involvement, while 60 percent are opposed.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Preposition
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Lugo's fate could be sealed in a few weeks if the Royals fail to get the ship back on course, and the Cubs should be at the top of the list to call upon leading up to the deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The ads appear in sidebars within the platform that expand only if clicked upon and can lead to user rewards.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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But this option only applies to those unwilling to return to China, Fan explains, as such affidavits lose force if an immigrant ever re-enters China.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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There, Jeff’s aptitude for all things science became apparent and his siblings became unwilling participants in his experiments.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Now the video board has become an integral part of Wrigley, like the bleachers, the ivy and its older, technologically averse relative, the 88-year-old center field scoreboard built by Bill Veeck.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The authors contend that stock returns are related to the amount of daylight and that shorter days cause many to become more risk averse.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Set during the American Revolutionary War, this historical drama features Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a peaceful farmer who becomes a reluctant war hero after his family is threatened.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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According to the most recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), sentiment among U.S. homebuilders is now at its lowest level since 2022, as many are forced to cut prices and offer incentives to entice reluctant buyers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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