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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
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On Saturday night, John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.—
Ken Powtak,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Similarly, securing funding for marine conservation remains a persistent challenge.—
Ana K. Spalding,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Class 1 and Class 2 drones have emerged as some of the most persistent threats on contemporary battlefields.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 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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But La Roja could not find a way past Vozinha and a stubborn defense that had an answer to everything Spain’s superstars threw at them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Hanks invests the vulnerable but stubborn Woody with a delectable senior resilience.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 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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According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, later in the inning after Luzardo gave up another hit, Kruk was not hesitant to remind everyone how everything had gone down.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Still, some council members remained hesitant Tuesday to cede its bottom-line lawmaking authority, even after the eight-member body had voted 5-3 earlier this month to advance Lee’s proposal.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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