1
as in resistance
the inclination to resist
most of the opposition to the proposed smoking ban is coming from bar owners worried about its impact on their businesses
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2
as in oppositeness
the quality or state of being as different as possible
her actions stand in direct opposition to her words
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Recent Examples of opposition
However, the growing bipartisan opposition suggests that the policy may face significant challenges moving forward.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The ban on key opposition leaders has prompted protests that authorities have tried to block.
—Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite some bipartisan support and strong public approval, the bill faces opposition from key Republican leaders.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In Europe, Giorgia Meloni became Italy’s most far-right leader since Benito Mussolini in 2022, while the far-right Alternative for Germany is now Germany’s largest opposition party.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The ban on key opposition leaders has prompted protests that authorities have tried to block.
—Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite some bipartisan support and strong public approval, the bill faces opposition from key Republican leaders.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In Europe, Giorgia Meloni became Italy’s most far-right leader since Benito Mussolini in 2022, while the far-right Alternative for Germany is now Germany’s largest opposition party.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposition
Noun
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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the world, closely following lung cancer – and while treatments exist, many patients often exhibit resistance to current therapies.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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The elastic band provides resistance and the weight increases the intensity of the exercise and the effort required.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even so, many artists choose to make such objections public so that a general audience is aware of their stance.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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Cranston was not alone in his objections about Sora 2.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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It’s known to be two-sided but that’s more about having extreme polarity.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Reverse is accomplished through polarity change rather than gearing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Sep. 2025
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There’s a growing divergence in spending between high- and low-income households.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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So far, the second half of the year has been marked by political and economic divergence in Europe.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Opposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposition. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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