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as in resisting
opposed to something or refusing to agree or obey
The toddler was resistant to trying vegetables. His parents were set in their ways and resistant to the changes brought about by technology.
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as in persistent
having or showing determination to do or continue something
The resistant athletes did not give up even when they were losing the game. He was quite resistant, able to bounce back after even large setbacks in his career.
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Recent Examples of resistant
Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Like its Best of Beauty-winning foundation counterpart, Traceless offers a natural-matte finish that's waterproof, transfer-resistant, and humidity-proof.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Most trousers are lightweight and wrinkle-resistant, too.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Adjective
Straw bale homes are fire-resistant Contrary to popular belief, Clark said, straw bale homes are fire-retardant.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Like its Best of Beauty-winning foundation counterpart, Traceless offers a natural-matte finish that's waterproof, transfer-resistant, and humidity-proof.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Most trousers are lightweight and wrinkle-resistant, too.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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Another Sacramento prep product, Rowland Office, replaced Aaron in the lineup later that night, said Royster, who was in the opposing dugout for the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
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One of those skirmishes, in fact, involved Childress himself, in 2011 at Kansas Speedway, when the then-65-year-old car owner for an opposing team got into a physical altercation with Busch after an on-track incident.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
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Its persistent activity and explosive potential earn it a place among the world’s most dangerous volcanoes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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However, for options traders who had been leaning bearish recently, the persistent put-buying in the face of deep selling is a sign some of the sector's biggest cheerleaders are looking elsewhere.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Kaplan appeared to have secured the majority necessary to win the election outright, preventing a November runoff against challenger Jenn Chawla, who held 42% of the vote.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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There were no challengers running against him.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Groundwater districts, while long reluctant to engage in conservation planning, do have statutory authority to do so.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Vandalism, assaults and robberies downtown have driven businesses out, and a noticeable lack of police presence makes people reluctant to return.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Researchers have been looking into ways to reduce the stubborn inflammation HIV causes in the central nervous system.—
Smita S. Iyer,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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The findings, published in 2025 in Brain Stimulation, point to a fundamentally new way of treating one of the most stubborn psychiatric conditions, using a miniaturized implant that delivers brief bursts of stimulation only during key moments of exposure therapy.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Clemson resister Dabo Swinney has driven his program into the ground.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In November 1971, Berkeley, California, became the first sanctuary city in the country when 12 local churches inspired the City Council to pass a resolution offering sanctuary to draft resisters.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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His early, anonymous SoundCloud drops were hushed and hesitant, a shroud of tape hiss and white noise between himself and true self-examination.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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Under normal circumstances, Blackburn is hesitant to give himself away.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Name three positive and three negative qualities someone else would ascribe to you.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This operation was a great example of how strong partnerships, coordinated resources, traditional search and rescue techniques, and emerging technologies can all work together to achieve a positive outcome.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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