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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
Megan Molteni, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Its rust-resistant 18/8 stainless steel construction features insulation that keeps liquids hot or cold for up to 24 hours.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The new fry bags were met with criticism from Five Guys loyalists, who claim the bags don't hold as many fries and end up leaving a greasy mess, despite the chain saying the paper bags are grease-resistant.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The work has important implications for overcoming the rise of drug-resistant tuberculosis.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Its rust-resistant 18/8 stainless steel construction features insulation that keeps liquids hot or cold for up to 24 hours.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The new fry bags were met with criticism from Five Guys loyalists, who claim the bags don't hold as many fries and end up leaving a greasy mess, despite the chain saying the paper bags are grease-resistant.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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Three more ski areas in Colorado are set to close up shop at the end of the week due to persistent warm weather and low snowpack.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The arm-side miss fell in line with a persistent spring-training pattern for Sasaki, who struggled with command from his first Cactus League start through his Freeway Series appearance last week.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Speakers call for Democratic challengers While Saturday’s signs took wide aim, the messages coming from the event’s speakers were decidedly local.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Gromlich described Louisiana’s 4th District as a heavily Republican area that has not had a Democratic challenger in recent election cycles.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As the volunteer soccer coach shouted words of motivation, one of his players nudged the ball past the opposing team's goalie and into the net, prompting the sideline to erupt in cheers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Carmel’s Emerson Larson isn’t the type of pitcher who can surprise an opposing lineup.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Across the Rockies and beyond, many of our favorite mountains were haunted by unseasonably warm spikes and stubborn weather patterns that shut out snow for weeks on end.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
31 Mar. 2026
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For stubborn blockages, a plumber’s snake can help break things loose.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tanimoto, as the last living Block 42 resister, carries a singular piece of that history — a controversy and act of resistance within the walls of confinement that illustrated the dilemma faced by people imprisoned by their own country without accusation of a crime.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sherrill focused many of her critiques on ICE and Trump’s immigration policies, positioning the state as a major resister of Trump’s deportation plans.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The three-time MVP center has never been reluctant to share his honest outlook on Denver’s successes and failures.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Investors reluctant to buy more government debt against a backdrop of rising inflation demanded a higher yield, according to media reports.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Heat starting unit’s only positive minutes on Friday came to begin the third quarter when the Cavaliers were already ahead by more than 30 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Coleman ran track, played basketball and football, and was known for his humor and positive outlook.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Employers, already hesitant to hire before the war, will likely become even more cautious due to uncertainty about energy prices and consumer spending, Horsley says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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So, when there’s conversation around how these language models are being trained, for instance, people are hesitant to talk about the reality of what’s going on.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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