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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contra
against
Preposition
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With just one goal and one assist (both against Red Bull Salzburg, when he was named player of the match) in five games in the United States, Alonso planned to bench Vinicius Jr for the semi-final against PSG.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025 -
Ahead of the Dodgers' game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Vanessa and their daughters — Natalia, 22, Bianka, 8, Capri, 6 — were spotted commemorating the basketball star's legacy.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contra. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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