Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contra
against
Preposition
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Soto, 26, could still go as a roster replacement if someone opts against going.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025 -
The Department has zero tolerance for assaults on federal officers or property and will bring the full weight of the law against those responsible.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contra. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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