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adjective

Definition of opposednext
as in resisting

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verb

past tense of oppose
1
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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2
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 a fissure remains between those actors who stay morally opposed to cloning, and those who embrace this new reality. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Among rural voters, 25% expressed support, while 60% opposed — with 44% strongly opposing the construction of data centers. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
Faculty opposed to the exams say the tests track race and wealth, do not measure California academic standards, and would shrink the applicant pool. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Though the legislation received overwhelming support from lawmakers, some environmental and anti-data center groups opposed the measure, calling it a half-step. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opposed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposed
  1. resisting
  2. resisted
  3. fought
  4. contrary
  5. combated
  6. adverse
  7. countered
  8. conflicting
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
  • The university initially resisted the financial institution’s requests to open an account and to provide personal information of its then-chief financial officer, but ultimately gave in, Kraus said.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Then, his administration sent letters and filed lawsuits to push states to run their sensitive voter data through the tool – a prospect some states have agreed to, but many have resisted to keep their residents’ personal information secure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of resisted
Verb
  • Like many a modern-day struggle, the battle over the Michelin Guide’s recent foray into rating wineries and their vineyards is being fought over social media rather than in the street—or even the tasting room.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Wendi fought to move them to South Florida to be near her family, while Markel pressed to keep them in Tallahassee, where the parents shared custody.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of fought
Adjective
  • Each year, half the NFL cycles through offensive coordinators, and though there are contrary examples, continuity matters.
    — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Creating space for contrary evidence before authority anchors the room can widen what the group considers.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 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
  • The ultimate distinction, Raji said, is whether an adverse finding produces consequences.
    — Barbara Booth, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than fight an injunction motion — and potentially be forced to appeal an adverse ruling — Paramount chose instead to concede the issue and concentrate its trial defense.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of adverse
Verb
  • Conroy countered by completing 25 of 42 passes for 346 yards.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In the same interview, the actress said the breakup happened in 2022, but Rodgers countered her version of events to Heyward.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of countered
Adjective
  • Lizzie also gave conflicting accounts over her whereabouts when her father was killed.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Police initially provided conflicting information about the child's age and gender, first identifying the child as a 3-year-old boy, then as a 4-year-old girl, before later confirming the child was a 3-year-old boy.
    — Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposed. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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