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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
Meanwhile, Councilor Jesse Brown, who represents the area just south of the site in question, opposes the project.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
Bolton opposes the developer’s plan to move the live oak, arguing that moving the tree could kill it.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The policy also opposes legislation criminalizing the care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
The group opposes the movement to boycott Israel.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Before that, the inspirational Moon opposes mending Chiron, stirring tender feelings around support, boundaries, and care.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Hamel is a member of the Franklin Park Defenders, a group that firmly opposes the stadium and wants a more affordable option.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association also opposes the other two measures that were put on hold.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Feb. 2026
Jake Ketzner, a lobbyist for Summit, said the company opposes the new tax.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
Bolton opposes the developer’s plan to move the live oak, arguing that moving the tree could kill it.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The policy also opposes legislation criminalizing the care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
The group opposes the movement to boycott Israel.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Before that, the inspirational Moon opposes mending Chiron, stirring tender feelings around support, boundaries, and care.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Hamel is a member of the Franklin Park Defenders, a group that firmly opposes the stadium and wants a more affordable option.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association also opposes the other two measures that were put on hold.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Feb. 2026
Jake Ketzner, a lobbyist for Summit, said the company opposes the new tax.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposes
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If a partner or key ally resists a plan, ask what outcome matters most to them before offering your creative solution.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Friction-maxxing, originally coined to describe a parenting strategy that resists using a screen to address a child’s behavior, is now used to push back against the culture of convenience.—
Allan Smith,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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This combats dynamic pricing based on your search history, which could lead to higher fares.—
Christopher Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Last Gift Study, launched in 2017, combats that issue by conducting an autopsy immediately after a patient’s death.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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The case sparked a political scandal last year that led to the ouster of Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, and fueled new public anger at lingering corruption as Ukraine fights Russia in its four-year war.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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The move comes as the administration simultaneously fights offshore wind projects in the Northeast, some of which are fully permitted or under construction.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Future industrial sustainability As ByteDance prepares for a broader international rollout, the industry confronts a fundamental sustainability challenge.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the detective on his tail (Motsi Tekateka) never confronts him with a shred of evidence.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Van Noy counters this by layering in live greenery.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine counters Russia by arguing against giving up territory that Russia hasn't been able to claim during the war.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Opposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposes. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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