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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 union opposes a cap for a long list of reasons, including an argument that player salaries would no longer be guaranteed.
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Yet this week, Saban was effectively arguing for a bill that his own conference opposes.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Laura Loomer, an influential adviser to Trump, strongly opposes its closure.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
However, be mindful of power struggles and the need for control when Venus opposes Pluto in your sign soon after.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
But Spielberg also opposes using AI to replace writers, directors, or producers essential to core artistic decision-making.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
By midday, the Moon opposes unpredictable Uranus in curious Gemini, so big-picture hopes can contrast with fast facts, shifting plans, or surprise updates.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
It has also been corrected to note that the National Republican Senate Committee, not the Senate Majority PAC, has taken down its Paxton attack ads and opposes Talarico.
—Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Christie, a former New Jersey governor, is a strategic advisor to the American Gaming Association, which opposes prediction markets being allowed to offer contracts on sporting event outcomes.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Evan Drellich, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Yet this week, Saban was effectively arguing for a bill that his own conference opposes.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Laura Loomer, an influential adviser to Trump, strongly opposes its closure.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
However, be mindful of power struggles and the need for control when Venus opposes Pluto in your sign soon after.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
But Spielberg also opposes using AI to replace writers, directors, or producers essential to core artistic decision-making.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
By midday, the Moon opposes unpredictable Uranus in curious Gemini, so big-picture hopes can contrast with fast facts, shifting plans, or surprise updates.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
It has also been corrected to note that the National Republican Senate Committee, not the Senate Majority PAC, has taken down its Paxton attack ads and opposes Talarico.
—Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Christie, a former New Jersey governor, is a strategic advisor to the American Gaming Association, which opposes prediction markets being allowed to offer contracts on sporting event outcomes.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposes
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The spacious interior accommodates towels, snacks and more, while the exterior resists dirt and scuffs.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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His victim, in her unassailable purity, resists him, thereby proving that the arrivistes populating the ranks of England’s most upwardly mobile class had a moral edge over the nobility.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Saturday’s blaze comes as the city combats a massive increase in fatal fires this year.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Avoiding posts on social media is the way DePaul student Loughman combats her health anxiety.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The welcome is relaxed and warm while the flamboyant decor fights to charm you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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An Army official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said soldiers who were fans of UFC fights and who meet Army standards were given a preference, which the official said is standard practice for such events.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Unspoken fears or doubts shape your expression as Venus confronts Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Abdullah was armed and patrolling the house of worship on a routine Monday morning because leaders of the mosque have long recognized the threat their community confronts due to the rise in hate crimes.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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The West counters with the formidable Vegas Golden Knights, who just stunned and swept the Presidents’ Trophy winners.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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RedSpeed counters that nine in 10 drivers who get a violation don’t get a second one, calling it proof the cameras work.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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“Opposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposes. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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