1
as in opposed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of against
Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Internet platforms have already been experimenting with technical defenses against industrial-scale AI demands.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
But late and dramatic comeback wins against the Diamondbacks and Dodgers helped obscure shoddy bullpen performances and inefficiencies at third base.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Last year, soccer fans in Vancouver were heartbroken when Lionel Messi was a no-show and Inter Miami wound up winning its road game against the Whitecaps.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for against
Preposition
Morant was knocked out of the Grizzlies’ playoff game against Oklahoma City on Thursday night with a left hip injury after taking a hard fall under the basket late in the first half.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Internet platforms have already been experimenting with technical defenses against industrial-scale AI demands.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
But late and dramatic comeback wins against the Diamondbacks and Dodgers helped obscure shoddy bullpen performances and inefficiencies at third base.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Last year, soccer fans in Vancouver were heartbroken when Lionel Messi was a no-show and Inter Miami wound up winning its road game against the Whitecaps.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for against
Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
-
Trent Grisham, a talented defender, made a rare mistake on the ball, which turned him around before falling on the warning track.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
-
The Supreme Court asked lawyers in the case to focus on the dispute about the Supremacy Clause.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
According to them, a chunk of that settlement, all of which was intended to be returned to state and federal coffers, was sent to the Hope Florida Foundation and eventually ended up in the hands of political groups that campaigned against the ballot measure, which Gov. DeSantis was also opposed to.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
-
Yet Democrats, for the most part, now remain firmly opposed to soda bans.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
Preposition
-
Both were being leaned upon for their defence in the series and each player had one assist entering Game 4.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
-
There has to be an intentionality in how people speak upon and interact with New Orleans, regard its traditions as sacred and position its voices as experts.—
Cierra Chenier,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
It’s been very, very difficult because from my point of view, the companies have been unwilling to embrace the same philosophy that everybody else in the entire entertainment industry at large has embraced.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
-
Schatz himself was unwilling to discuss his internal whip count in a brief hallway interview.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Bowles wasn’t afraid to ask for some help after being criticized for his poor clock management and being risk averse (at Cleveland in 2022, NFC division game at Detroit two years ago, overtime loss at Kansas City this past season).—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
-
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin rebounded Tuesday above the key psychological $80,000 mark, but pressure is expected to continue in the near-term as investors remain risk averse amid extreme market volatility, some analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Teens may be moody, glued to their phones, or reluctant to try new foods or wake up early for tours.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
-
Ramazani has something about him, and Leeds will be reluctant to ignore that, especially with three years still to run on his contract.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share