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
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Officials say the loophole makes the play extremely difficult to properly officiate and for an opposing coach to recognize.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Weiss, who has served as bench coach throughout Acuña’s career, embraces having Acuña attack the opposing starting pitcher from the get-go.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
However, the tricolor blend of calico hair is reduced to two opposing shades, which are painted in horizontal bands across the head, in the halo aesthetic.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The opposing candidates did not have to appear on Colbert’s show.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
An opposing coach, Georgetown’s always-unpredictable Ed Cooley, actually introduced the topic after the Huskies’ lackluster win Saturday night, as if he were disappointed not to be given a rougher going over.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Several parents from the opposing team told KDKA-TV that the woman was yelling at the third grade players, at times making children cry.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Switch up the protein in your gumbo based on the opposing team that game day.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Before the Red Sox signed Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million contract this past winter, the All-Star lefty became renowned for his ability to squash opposing rallies by drawing key double plays in big spots.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Those observations suggested that the electrical charge of a thunderstorm overhead could induce an opposing charge on the ground below.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
Decades before the Declaration of Independence, colonists organized boycotts and public demonstrations opposing British rule.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
Creatives have feared a chilling effect on speech, particularly after Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr has aggressively tried to enforce long-dormant rules that require broadcast TV stations to give equal time to opposing candidates.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
When a high-stakes challenge that left Erickson overwhelmed and in tears, Hunter set aside their opposing teams’ rivalry to support his friend.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Scott brought her bill in partnership with MassResistance, a far-right Christian organization that has a long history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Reuters/Thilo Schmuelgen At Iran's universities, there have also been pro-regime demonstrations and at least one violent clash between opposing groups.
—Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Underneath the hood As detailed here extensively in recent weeks, the surface-level steadiness in the S & P 500 is a curious result of fast-moving opposing currents underneath.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Officials say the loophole makes the play extremely difficult to properly officiate and for an opposing coach to recognize.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Weiss, who has served as bench coach throughout Acuña’s career, embraces having Acuña attack the opposing starting pitcher from the get-go.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
However, the tricolor blend of calico hair is reduced to two opposing shades, which are painted in horizontal bands across the head, in the halo aesthetic.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The opposing candidates did not have to appear on Colbert’s show.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
An opposing coach, Georgetown’s always-unpredictable Ed Cooley, actually introduced the topic after the Huskies’ lackluster win Saturday night, as if he were disappointed not to be given a rougher going over.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Several parents from the opposing team told KDKA-TV that the woman was yelling at the third grade players, at times making children cry.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Switch up the protein in your gumbo based on the opposing team that game day.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Hondurans had a chance to tie the score late when Nielsen spun down an opposing player in the box and was called for a foul.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Before the Red Sox signed Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million contract this past winter, the All-Star lefty became renowned for his ability to squash opposing rallies by drawing key double plays in big spots.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Those observations suggested that the electrical charge of a thunderstorm overhead could induce an opposing charge on the ground below.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
Decades before the Declaration of Independence, colonists organized boycotts and public demonstrations opposing British rule.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
Creatives have feared a chilling effect on speech, particularly after Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr has aggressively tried to enforce long-dormant rules that require broadcast TV stations to give equal time to opposing candidates.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
When a high-stakes challenge that left Erickson overwhelmed and in tears, Hunter set aside their opposing teams’ rivalry to support his friend.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Scott brought her bill in partnership with MassResistance, a far-right Christian organization that has a long history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Reuters/Thilo Schmuelgen At Iran's universities, there have also been pro-regime demonstrations and at least one violent clash between opposing groups.
—Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposing
Adjective
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The backstory The hotel opened in 2017, a little over 10 years after its sister property The Palms started welcoming guests on the opposite side of the island along Grace Bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Their hair — Gyllenhaal’s a chocolate brown shade and Buckley’s a butter blond mix — was trimmed chin length and parted on opposite sides of their heads.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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She was subsequently arrested on suspicion of animal abandonment and resisting arrest.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The suspect, a 35-year-old man from Toledo, Ohio, was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding and resisting and obstructing.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, the 48-year-old former boxing champion retired from professional prize fighting undefeated at 50-0.—
Matt Schubert,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Being positive, for me, means fighting against suffering and anger.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over the past few years, the tech world has become increasingly hostile to traditional media outlets, dismissing them as technologically illiterate or openly antagonistic toward the industry.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Social media spreads antagonistic messages that might have circulated privately in past decades across a polarized society immediately – everywhere.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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This marks the second time France has summoned Kushner, who was also called in August over allegations that France wasn’t combating antisemitism adequately.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Rescuers trudged through the heavy snow, combatting gale force winds under white-out conditions and mindful that another avalanche could potentially barrel down from above, Sheriff Moon said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mercader slipped into unconsciousness twice, resurfacing to offer up more vague, contradictory claims that seemed scripted.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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What followed was a confusing series of contradictory decisions by all three branches of state government — driven in some cases by growing and politically potent frustration with ever-increase rates for utilities of all sorts.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The decision followed 10 months of tense court proceedings, during which Yoon remained unapologetic, insisting that his actions were a legitimate exercise of presidential authority aimed at countering his liberal rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Republicans are countering that attack with their own, evolving messaging on health care.—
John Wilkerson,
STAT,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In both negotiations, opposing sides appear to have irreconcilable demands.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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His wife, Agnes, is central to this film, and the loss of their son haunts them both in irreconcilable ways until a miracle of an ending brings them together at the Globe theater.—
Lisa Rosen,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Opposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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