1
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
Yet while most of the country opposes the Iran conflict, Republican voters maintain their support for the president’s actions — a major factor in the defeat of Thursday’s measure.
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah, which opposes the talks and was not represented, escalated attacks on northern Israel as negotiations began.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Luna opposes generous Jupiter in your 3rd House of Dialogue, so big ideas can be explained in a way that makes sense to more people than usual.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The group opposes Israel and often opposes Western powers operating in the Middle East, including the United States.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Physicians for Informed Consent opposes vaccine mandates and has questioned the benefits of some routine shots.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Civil-rights leaders accused a dark-money group of engaging in a racist misinformation campaign by sending mailers to Black voters invoking the civil-rights movement and implying that Obama opposes the redistricting amendment.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Boston Cyclists Union opposes ban Flynn said that mopeds are also tying up public safety resources.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Covey, director of policy for Texas Values, a conservative nonprofit organization that opposes a gambling expansion in Texas, notes some states that have joined with tribal governments to share in revenues from casinos have faced deficits in their budgets.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah, which opposes the talks and was not represented, escalated attacks on northern Israel as negotiations began.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Luna opposes generous Jupiter in your 3rd House of Dialogue, so big ideas can be explained in a way that makes sense to more people than usual.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The group opposes Israel and often opposes Western powers operating in the Middle East, including the United States.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Physicians for Informed Consent opposes vaccine mandates and has questioned the benefits of some routine shots.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Civil-rights leaders accused a dark-money group of engaging in a racist misinformation campaign by sending mailers to Black voters invoking the civil-rights movement and implying that Obama opposes the redistricting amendment.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Boston Cyclists Union opposes ban Flynn said that mopeds are also tying up public safety resources.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Covey, director of policy for Texas Values, a conservative nonprofit organization that opposes a gambling expansion in Texas, notes some states that have joined with tribal governments to share in revenues from casinos have faced deficits in their budgets.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposes
Verb
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The bed resists public-facing things, hence its charge as a womb to tomb motif.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The legislation would create uniform statewide standards, replacing the current patchwork of local ordinances, an approach that has the backing of the Illinois Municipal League, which typically resists state efforts to preempt home rule authority.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The best weed-and-feed product combats the weed population in your lawn and meets the fertilizer needs of your turf.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mix cinnamon with warm water to create a spray that combats fungal issues and discourages pests from returning.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After years making other kinds of headlines in their community, their split is now playing out publicly as Mike fights to have the court enforce the couple’s prenuptial agreement, which would pay Constance a lump sum of $1 million.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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These fights often concern cuisines that rarely see the spotlight.—
Jamie Feldmar,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the former is about the inevitability of falling in love, a complete surrender beyond the speaker’s control, the latter confronts the pain of romantic love’s aftermath.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Here, sister Norma heads a historic peasant organization in southern Mexico that confronts violence and impunity.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Termini counters DraftKings’ assertion that the NCAA’s deal with Genius Sports undermines its position.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their microbes harvested calories more efficiently, which counters weight gain.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Opposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposes. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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