1
as in opposition
the inclination to resist
after some initial resistance, the city council warmed up to the proposed development plan
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2
as in underground
a secret organization in a conquered country fighting against enemy forces
soldiers from the resistance were captured after a skirmish outside the foreign ministry
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Recent Examples of resistance
Their music captured and inspired all those feelings of resistance that were bubbling up in Lithuania and pretty much everywhere across the Soviet Union back then.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
The 17-song record is composed of música jíbara, or Puerto Rican folk, a staple of the island’s musical and cultural traditions, and tackles themes of political resistance and cultural pride.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
In recent years, Hayling has faced ongoing resistance from a small group of neighbors who have challenged his efforts to preserve and expand the property.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Most high-end exercise bikes will offer several resistance levels, while a quality cheap exercise bike usually only offers a few resistance levels.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
The 17-song record is composed of música jíbara, or Puerto Rican folk, a staple of the island’s musical and cultural traditions, and tackles themes of political resistance and cultural pride.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
In recent years, Hayling has faced ongoing resistance from a small group of neighbors who have challenged his efforts to preserve and expand the property.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Most high-end exercise bikes will offer several resistance levels, while a quality cheap exercise bike usually only offers a few resistance levels.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistance
Noun
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Popular opposition focused on those projects both endangering their resources and enriching the very companies that fan the flames of heating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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When widespread street protests erupted after that election, Maduro invited citizens to use VenApp to report opposition activities.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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There was a kind of anti-Franco underground in Barcelona.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Phoenix has also stored water underground for use in times of emergencies.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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While some senators expressed optimism about reaching a time agreement, any single objection could stall final passage.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The judge can sustain objections to questions if foundation hasn’t been laid by previous testimony.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Resistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistance. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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