as in resisting
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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
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Fishback, on the other hand, stands strongly opposed to these corporate interests while remaining electable to the general populace.
—Thomas C. Shank, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Deputy City Attorney Joshua Geller, who serves as the vice president of the Los Angeles City Attorneys Association, opposed the proposal as well.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
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Adjective
But aldermen who are typically opposed to the mayor appeared deeply skeptical of the progress.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Fishback, on the other hand, stands strongly opposed to these corporate interests while remaining electable to the general populace.
—Thomas C. Shank, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
This has historically been a controversial role in Iran, where conservative Islamist hard-liners have long opposed and sought to sabotage dealings with the United States.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Deputy City Attorney Joshua Geller, who serves as the vice president of the Los Angeles City Attorneys Association, opposed the proposal as well.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposed
Verb
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But critics say Sheinbaum’s government has resisted taking steps against corrupt politicians linked to the ruling party.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Residents who resisted the charms of the governor’s multimillion-dollar press team were already raising an eyebrow at the bold claims and estimates.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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Three years ago, the city considered closing the pool as a cost-saving measure but residents fought its closure.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Republicans fought it, and it’s died.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The desperate, contrary need to be different — to be florid — pulled me completely out of the story.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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But there’s no shortage of people that take a contrary view.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the midst of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, TNG also combated racial discrimination in the news industry in hiring and promotion.—
Errol Salamon,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Mar. 2026
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Catholic and Lutheran churches and mutual benefit societies preserved cultural heritage, combated isolation and shaped the new state’s religious culture for generations.—
Daniel Cueto-Villalobos,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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The most common adverse effects were jaundice, abdominal pain, and nausea.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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As of April 30, no adverse reactions due to the consumption of the breakfast pizzas had been reported.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Democratic states countered in what has become an ongoing redistricting battle between red and blue states.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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China countered by asserting its global supply chain dominance over critical minerals and rare earths.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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While chia seeds have nutrients linked to cholesterol management, research shows conflicting evidence about their direct impact on cholesterol levels.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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If voters approve conflicting ballot measures, the one with more yes votes would take effect.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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So should Soufiane El-Faouzi, also 23, who plays deeper and is more combative, but is no less talented.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That was a break from his usual gleefully combative political tack.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposed. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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