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as in opposed
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Recent Examples of against
Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Now, through his work at E2, Keefe has put business at the forefront of his fight against the climate crisis.
—Erin McMullen, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Early on in the 2018-19 season, Durant’s final year with the Warriors, his relationship with Green deteriorated after an on-court dispute during a November game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Episode 5 of Survivor 49 shows the Kele tribe mobilizing against a single player, and the Hina tribe figuring out their next victim.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
American allies France and Germany sided with Russia and China against the Iraqi invasion, which fueled reputational costs for the US that linger to this day.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Now, through his work at E2, Keefe has put business at the forefront of his fight against the climate crisis.
—Erin McMullen, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Early on in the 2018-19 season, Durant’s final year with the Warriors, his relationship with Green deteriorated after an on-court dispute during a November game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Episode 5 of Survivor 49 shows the Kele tribe mobilizing against a single player, and the Hina tribe figuring out their next victim.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, which makes Grand Theft Auto, said on Tuesday that AI can't rival human game developers.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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The mice will be used in experiments on reproduction in low Earth orbit.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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More Americans oppose using federal troops to combat domestic crime than support the move — but the divide is largely along political lines, as Republicans overwhelmingly support the use of troops while Democrats are opposed.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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The two cities in Italy, separated by more than 250 miles, are seemingly diametrically opposed.—
Laura Saravia,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 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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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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However, cash-averse adults may adapt methods like cash stuffing for the digital age, Bryan-Podvin says.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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While the expansion has led to more arrests, especially in Florida, many local agencies are reluctant to participate.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each page features full-color illustrations and only a few lines of text, making Xolo an excellent pick for reluctant readers, graphic novel lovers, and kids who’ve just begun to find their way into longer stories.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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