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as in resists
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 combats
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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Recent Examples of opposes
The workers' group opposes Ryder's Law, which will sever the main income source for many of the heavily immigrant owners and drivers.
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Andrea Sachs The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Your voice is not wasted, and vote-splitting cannot hand the seat to a candidate the majority opposes.
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Paul Haughey,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Cool your jets as the Scorpio moon opposes Mars.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
In addition to disputing Newton’s severance claim, the county also opposes his request for a recording of the closed session where commissioners discussed his termination.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
The platform also opposes the destruction of human embryos.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
The medical freedom movement opposes government involvement in what its supporters see as personal health decisions – including public health recommendations such as vaccine mandates, masking and social distancing.
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Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
If Dumerlus is sentenced to the maximum penalty (Trump would surely prefer the death penalty, but Canada opposes it), the country with the maple leaf will be viewed favorably by the president.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
PayPal and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel has contributed $3 million to the California Business Roundtable, which opposes the tax.
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Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Andrea Sachs The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Your voice is not wasted, and vote-splitting cannot hand the seat to a candidate the majority opposes.
—
Paul Haughey,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Cool your jets as the Scorpio moon opposes Mars.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
In addition to disputing Newton’s severance claim, the county also opposes his request for a recording of the closed session where commissioners discussed his termination.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
The platform also opposes the destruction of human embryos.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
The medical freedom movement opposes government involvement in what its supporters see as personal health decisions – including public health recommendations such as vaccine mandates, masking and social distancing.
—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
If Dumerlus is sentenced to the maximum penalty (Trump would surely prefer the death penalty, but Canada opposes it), the country with the maple leaf will be viewed favorably by the president.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
PayPal and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel has contributed $3 million to the California Business Roundtable, which opposes the tax.
—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposes
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The lids are made with Rubbermaid’s BPA-free StainShield plastic, which resists odors and stains without warping in the dishwasher.
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This looser-fitting top sits right at the waistband and is made of a durable nylon and elastane blend that resists wear and tear (justifying the price point).
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LilyAna’s version is also packed with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E for deep penetrating hydration that combats any of the infamous drying side effects associated with the ingredient.
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Saturday’s blaze comes as the city combats a massive increase in fatal fires this year.
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The East Wing’s demolition and 999-seat ballroom — now projected at $600 million — are fueling legal, ethical and security fights over who pays and what protections are truly needed.
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Rizos Curls’ 6-in-1 Styling Cream is a lightweight multitasker that defines curls, fights frizz, provides flexible hold, and offers heat protection.
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Confidence wavers when the sun confronts Neptune.
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Based on the popular Quebec comic book created by Samuel Parent and commissioned by and produced in collaboration with Télé-Québec, the series, aimed at 6 to 9-year-olds, follows the adventures of a fearless kid who confronts monsters that haunt children in the darkness of night.
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The book counters the modern obsession with algorithms and AI, arguing that the definitive differentiator in any successful modernization effort is organizational culture, psychological safety and human capability rather than the technology itself.
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Iran counters that any inspections must await a final deal.
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“Opposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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