OPPOSED Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of opposed

as in resisting

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verb

past tense of oppose

as in resisted

to refuse to give in to I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties

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as in fought

to strive to reduce or eliminate we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise

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Recent Examples of opposed

Adjective

But money for both of those projects came from the 2021 law that Marshall voted against and actively opposed, called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 On July 14, council member Meredith Stead pointed to two neighborhood associations in her district — one in favor of the designation, the other strongly opposed. — Mark Dee july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

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Senator Amy Klobuchar supported the delay, citing job protection, while Senator Ted Budd opposed it, warning of consumer risks. — A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 As of March, 70% of Americans opposed local construction of AI data centers. — Adrianne Fantasia, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opposed

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Adjective

There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of resisting

Verb

Burbank locals have resisted growth in the past, said real estate consultant Chris Baer of Avison Young.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Maybe not While the AMA acknowledges that stigma affects clinician behavior and prescribing, the organization has long urged patience with the pace of reform and resisted efforts to mandate more rapid change.

— Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of resisted

Verb

The rival gangs fought and retaliated against each other both before and after Shakur's death.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Families and staff fought the plan for months, worried that the closures would disproportionately affect minority, low-income and special education students and harm all students’ academic and social well-being.

— Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of fought

Adjective

Volatility versus the stock’s weighting in the index Amid so many contrary forces, analysts and investors are anticipating a high degree of volatility and advising caution as hedging activity around the stock simmers.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The voter response to Measure A should send a strong contrary message.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

Definition of contrary

Verb

High winds and hilly terrain complicated efforts by firefighters, who combated the blazes with firetrucks and bulldozers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
High winds and hilly terrain complicated efforts by firefighters, who combated the blazes with fire trucks and bulldozers.

— Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of combated

Adjective

And the very review of the arch that identified its adverse effects is in the crosshairs of the administration.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
The Coastal Commission is widely expected to take any adverse ruling to court, potentially arguing that the federal government can’t deny a state its fundamental rights — in this case, a say over projects that affect its economy — over politics.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of adverse

Verb

Attorneys for the preservation group countered that the lack of a White House ballroom doesn’t constitute a national security emergency.

— Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Ng countered, arguing AI redefines job tasks rather than eliminating roles, and accused large companies of exaggerating threats to stifle competition, advocating for open models to prevent gatekeeping.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of countered

Adjective

With conflicting statements coming out of Washington and Tehran about whether direct talks are even underway, and no clarity on what the next MOU might entail, the oil price roller coaster is in for many more climbs and drops in the weeks ahead.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The escalation comes while there is shaky maritime security in both the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, and as Iran and the US give conflicting accounts of whether direct talks to reopen the waterway were taking place.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

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