Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contra
against
Preposition
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Since that time, Pratt has dedicated himself to railing against Bass, the Los Angeles City Council, and California Governor Gavin Newsom for their responses to the fires.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026 -
The Chargers’ schedule includes games against the AFC East and the NFC West, including the Rams.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contra. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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