as in resigned
receiving or enduring without offering resistance
the nonresistant arrest of most of the demonstrators
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Recent Examples of nonresistant
When the new drug kills off the resistant bacteria, nonresistant versions will have a better chance of surviving.
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K. N. Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2016
Over time, the proportion of resistant bacteria will increase as nonresistant bacteria are killed by the antibiotic.
—Andre Hudson, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2021
The complaint accuses the police officers, Jordan Belchamber and Christino Quinonez, of failing to immediately intervene upon seeing Zapata Hernandez being restrained — handcuffed, nonresistant and facedown — on the pavement.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2021
Heavy use of antibiotics, while often necessary, can kill off the nonresistant infections and allow resistant ones to thrive.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2019
Lastly, southeast Asian countries have a relatively low transmission rate, meaning resistant strains run up against less competition from more dominant nonresistant strains.
—Washington Post, 30 July 2019
In areas where antibiotic use was restricted, infections with resistant strains largely disappeared, leaving only people infected with milder, and more easily treatable, nonresistant strains.
—Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2017
K. N. Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2016
Over time, the proportion of resistant bacteria will increase as nonresistant bacteria are killed by the antibiotic.
—Andre Hudson, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2021
The complaint accuses the police officers, Jordan Belchamber and Christino Quinonez, of failing to immediately intervene upon seeing Zapata Hernandez being restrained — handcuffed, nonresistant and facedown — on the pavement.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2021
Heavy use of antibiotics, while often necessary, can kill off the nonresistant infections and allow resistant ones to thrive.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2019
Lastly, southeast Asian countries have a relatively low transmission rate, meaning resistant strains run up against less competition from more dominant nonresistant strains.
—Washington Post, 30 July 2019
In areas where antibiotic use was restricted, infections with resistant strains largely disappeared, leaving only people infected with milder, and more easily treatable, nonresistant strains.
—Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonresistant
Adjective
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Just 14 yards on resigned run plays were, however, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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As new members have replaced the resigned ones, the board has ramped up focus on policies around LGBTQ+ students, dress codes and health curriculum.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The Guthrie family cowers in obedient fear of its brooding patriarch (Peter Mullan).—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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Hana must suppress her considerate and obedient nature or her destiny will be as dark as the solar eclipse.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Between the noise of passive tracking gadgets and transactional telehealth services, a trillion-dollar white space exists for always-on platforms that translate fragmented data into meaningful day‑to‑day decisions for the consumer.—
Praneeta Pujari,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Such a structure allowed for incisive passing moves through the centre of Madrid’s passive 4-4-2 block.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Nonresistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonresistant. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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