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as in opposed
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Florida went 2-2-0 on its four-game road trip, falling 7-3 to the Anaheim Ducks, beating the Los Angeles Kings 5-2, losing to the San Jose Sharks 3-1 and then winning against the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Troops once used stands of trees or other natural barriers to defend themselves against small offensives.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
The fact that investors are openly considering Venezuela signals how seriously the Trump administration’s posturing against the country is being taken.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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Fearing a spike in anti-Japanese sentiment ahead of the parade, the Japanese embassy in Beijing warned its citizens to stay cautious and avoid speaking Japanese loudly in public – perhaps mindful that in recent years, there has been a spate of violent attacks against Japanese nationals in China.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Florida went 2-2-0 on its four-game road trip, falling 7-3 to the Anaheim Ducks, beating the Los Angeles Kings 5-2, losing to the San Jose Sharks 3-1 and then winning against the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Troops once used stands of trees or other natural barriers to defend themselves against small offensives.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
The fact that investors are openly considering Venezuela signals how seriously the Trump administration’s posturing against the country is being taken.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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Latest figures show that more than 280 people have returned home safely as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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This takes place on April 25, marking the day that Australian and New Zealand forces first went into action in the First World War, during the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Those groups are still opposed to privatization.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Similarly in Prairie Village, voters in 2023 elected several candidates backed by a group known as PV United that was largely opposed to changing the city’s zoning to make room for more affordable housing.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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European ports like Rotterdam and Antwerp have been slammed with congestion throughout the year due to various labor strikes and disruptions, as well as schedule changes brought upon by the Red Sea diversions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The government had been unable - or unwilling - to fix it.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the rare case where someone is unwilling to seek help and a danger to themselves or others, the law enforcement officer is authorized to take someone to the hospital to be assessed against their will.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Mamdani's relentless focus on affordability in the midst of a housing crisis wooed his risk-averse party into trying something new.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, cash-averse adults may adapt methods like cash stuffing for the digital age, Bryan-Podvin says.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the aftermath of the collapse against Iowa State, Dykes was reluctant to say the Horned Frogs have a problem closing games.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are also egos to consider, notes one sales exec, who claims agencies are now reluctant for projects featuring their bigger names to launch without some money committed to paper beforehand.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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