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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
Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026
What's the link between agriculture and drug-resistant fungi?
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
The keys are also shine-resistant and fade-proof, offering better durability than others.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Originally designed for long shifts, the Neria Pro II Work Clogs are a practical option with a slip-resistant tread that’s actually useful on rainy city streets or slick sidewalks abroad.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Horvath says this hybrid is more resistant to rust and leaf spot diseases than other serviceberry trees.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026
What's the link between agriculture and drug-resistant fungi?
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
The keys are also shine-resistant and fade-proof, offering better durability than others.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Originally designed for long shifts, the Neria Pro II Work Clogs are a practical option with a slip-resistant tread that’s actually useful on rainy city streets or slick sidewalks abroad.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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Five bookings meant he was suspended for a 0-0 draw at home to Sunderland in December, while a persistent knee issue ruled him out of a 1-0 home defeat by Arsenal in March.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite persistent economic headwinds and ongoing global conflicts affecting trade and transportation, the mood among exhibitors and attendees at Kingpins Amsterdam last week was notably more optimistic than at the previous two editions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Feldstein Soto’s challenger in the city attorney’s race, John McKinney, said the public deserves immediate answers.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Europe, investors will be looking ahead to the general election in Hungary taking place on Sunday, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is on course to lose to the main challenger party, Fidesz, in what could be the biggest power shift in 16 years.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But in Aristotle’s typology, where virtue is a mean between two opposing extremes, the opposite of a vice tends to be another vice.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When steel made its entrance into Bulgari’s world of jewelry, the durable material was set against the nobility of gold — bringing the opposing materials into dialogue.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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More than a day later, firefighters remained on scene to douse stubborn hotspots.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Use a cooktop scraper or soft sponge to remove stubborn residue while the cooktop is still warm for easier cleaning.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 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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The Republican supermajority is reluctant to stop an unlimited cash flow to an ever-expanding school voucher program that bleeds billions from public schools, despite ample proof of sloppy bookkeeping and zero proof that voucher students’ needs are adequately met.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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While hundreds of thousands of Syrians have returned from Lebanon since the ouster of former Syrian President Bashar Assad in December 2024, many others remain reluctant to go back because of the lack of jobs and ongoing violence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The defeat was a significant body blow to Arsenal’s aspirations, but City’s 1-0 victory over Burnley can strangely be viewed in a positive light for them.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Harbaugh seemed tense during his Friday press conference sitting next to GM Joe Schoen as the second round of the draft rolled on compared to a much more positive Thursday interview after the first round.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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These types of examples make other brands more hesitant to explore the category.—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Stang was still hesitant, but the two decided to buy it.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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