1
as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
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2
as in to fight
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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Recent Examples of oppose
Scorpio is known for their stingers, which hurt people who oppose their views.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
In May, the Virginia Mercury reported that Earle-Sears had vowed to oppose same-sex adoption rights and workplace protections for LGBTQ+ people in a 2004 survey from an anti-LGBTQ+ nonprofit.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
Following Singh’s ouster, the other two Tata Sons board members opposed Mistry’s appointment to the third seat, according to the industry source.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles City Council also voted on a measure opposing the bill.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
In May, the Virginia Mercury reported that Earle-Sears had vowed to oppose same-sex adoption rights and workplace protections for LGBTQ+ people in a 2004 survey from an anti-LGBTQ+ nonprofit.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
Following Singh’s ouster, the other two Tata Sons board members opposed Mistry’s appointment to the third seat, according to the industry source.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles City Council also voted on a measure opposing the bill.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppose
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Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island have long resisted the ongoing settler colonial project that is now the United States.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ever since the company’s founder was pushed out and fled Russia in 2014 for resisting Kremlin demands and the company was handed over to Putin allies, VK has been more than pliant in cooperating with the state.—
Justin Sherman,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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Davis was a civil rights lawyer who fought to desegregate public schools in Texas.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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Among other resources, four engines have also been deployed to fight the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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While the topical application of minoxidil is one of the most effective and popular ways to combat male pattern baldness, it is poorly absorbed by the skin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Oct. 2025
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Leaders across the industry are fighting to combat a global luxury slowdown and searching for new ways to maintain relevancy, reinvigorate their relationships with shoppers, while improving their bottom line.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Oppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppose. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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