as in opposite
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1
as in resisting
to refuse to give in to
I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
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2
as in fighting
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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Recent Examples of opposing
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Their hybrid style anchors the two opposing aesthetics, and doesn’t look totally out of place next to the activewear bottoms, rather than loafers.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Objections are filed when someone, typically connected to an opposing campaign, challenges the validity of a nominating petition in an effort to remove a candidate from the ballot.
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Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
At the same time, the opposing view – that concerns about model companies are entirely overblown – has become equally unhelpful.
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Carl Fritjofsson,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Meanwhile, Schreiber has not issued a walk to an opposing right-handed batter.
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Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
In 1978, only 9% of Democrats and 7% of Republicans had a very negative opinion of the opposing party.
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Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Their 13-5 record at Globe Life Field is the best by any opposing American League team since the ballpark opened in 2020.
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Staff,
Twin Cities,
17 June 2026
This, of course, is problematic for the homegrown haters because the opposing opinion from neutral outsiders weakens their argument and should strengthen our resolve.
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Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This makes the shows exempt from the equal-time rule, which requires equal opportunities for opposing political candidates on non-news programming.
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Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
Never mind someone who studies opposing hitters, then helps the rest of the staff with pre-game reports.
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Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The race has been dominated by the artificial intelligence industry, with spending both supporting and opposing state Assemblyman Alex Bores.
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Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The sentiment among many state workers, expressed online and at rallies opposing the return-to-office order, is that Newsom’s telework shift can be explained by the governor’s all-but-inevitable presidential run.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Kirk, after all, had started his right-wing youth movement shortly after graduating from high school, with the aim of opposing left-wing efforts such as Occupy Wall Street and MoveOn.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The Writers Guild of America has been most vocal, opposing the merger entirely, while Directors Guild of America president Christopher Nolan was cautious in his assessment of the deal in an interview earlier this year.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Corporate rivals fund opposing super PACs The Bores contest is the most visible arena in which the AI sector's intramural rivalries are spilling into politics.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Adjective
The author deems this praise condescending, as such understanding is basic for a Fed Chair, especially given conservatives previously backed Ben Bernanke, who held opposing views.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Their hybrid style anchors the two opposing aesthetics, and doesn’t look totally out of place next to the activewear bottoms, rather than loafers.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Objections are filed when someone, typically connected to an opposing campaign, challenges the validity of a nominating petition in an effort to remove a candidate from the ballot.
—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
At the same time, the opposing view – that concerns about model companies are entirely overblown – has become equally unhelpful.
—
Carl Fritjofsson,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Meanwhile, Schreiber has not issued a walk to an opposing right-handed batter.
—
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
In 1978, only 9% of Democrats and 7% of Republicans had a very negative opinion of the opposing party.
—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Their 13-5 record at Globe Life Field is the best by any opposing American League team since the ballpark opened in 2020.
—
Staff,
Twin Cities,
17 June 2026
This, of course, is problematic for the homegrown haters because the opposing opinion from neutral outsiders weakens their argument and should strengthen our resolve.
—
Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
Widely hailed as the GOAT by former record-holder Klose, opposing coaches, and his teammates, Messi continues to perform at an elite level, adapting his game with superior soccer IQ.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This makes the shows exempt from the equal-time rule, which requires equal opportunities for opposing political candidates on non-news programming.
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Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
Never mind someone who studies opposing hitters, then helps the rest of the staff with pre-game reports.
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Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The race has been dominated by the artificial intelligence industry, with spending both supporting and opposing state Assemblyman Alex Bores.
—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The sentiment among many state workers, expressed online and at rallies opposing the return-to-office order, is that Newsom’s telework shift can be explained by the governor’s all-but-inevitable presidential run.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Kirk, after all, had started his right-wing youth movement shortly after graduating from high school, with the aim of opposing left-wing efforts such as Occupy Wall Street and MoveOn.
—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The Writers Guild of America has been most vocal, opposing the merger entirely, while Directors Guild of America president Christopher Nolan was cautious in his assessment of the deal in an interview earlier this year.
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Corporate rivals fund opposing super PACs The Bores contest is the most visible arena in which the AI sector's intramural rivalries are spilling into politics.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposing
Adjective
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Nearby, Rosemary LaPlanche, the 1941 Miss America winner, is poised on the opposite side of the couch from the two senators.
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There was another car on the opposite side of the road with major front-end damage.
Verb
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These stunning, resilient shrub roses are bred to thrive in heat and humidity, resisting related diseases.
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He was arrested for arson, resisting/delaying/obstructing firefighters, and parole hold.
Verb
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Trump has shattered diplomatic norms with explicit endorsements, fueling accusations from Mexico and Colombia that Washington is attempting to tilt foreign elections under the guise of fighting drugs.
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Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks — a grim milestone that could affect whether the United States can keep its measles-free designation.
Adjective
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Some use to it describe the most boisterous group of antagonistic influencers.
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Amid an increasingly complex and antagonistic immigration system, his story is one of rare success.
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Maintaining fitness through practices like cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and adequate sleep is crucial for combating decision fatigue, managing stress, and sustaining peak performance over a long career.
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On its extensive resume are tasks like soothing angry, overheated skin; combatting signs of photoaging courtesy of vitamin C; and preventing moisture loss by way of squalane (an emollient that permeates skin with hydration after salty water or unexpected beach breezes dry it out).
Adjective
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Inspectors from the United Nation’s nuclear watchdog will visit nuclear sites in Iran, its chief has said, after contradictory remarks from the US and Iran on whether those sites would be inspected as part of their agreement to end the war.
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Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio at the time defended the decision, claiming the ICC had issued a contradictory and flawed arrest warrant.
Verb
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The plan focuses on countering drones and improving border security.
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So much of Washington’s current industrial strategy aimed at countering China is backward looking.
Adjective
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The 41-year-old country star listed the date of separation as May 9 and cited irreconcilable differences.
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Their date of separation is listed in the documents as May 9, and the grounds for divorce are listed as irreconcilable differences.
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“Opposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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