1
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
Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
It’s made of strong, tear-resistant nylon and inflates manually using about nine breaths.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
It’s made of 18/10 stainless steel and is dishwasher-safe and tarnish-resistant.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Built for demanding use, these pack a wind-resistant six-microphone AI call system, a 10-minute fast charge for 5 hours of playback, and up to 48 total hours of battery using the compact wireless charging case.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
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Adjective
Luckily, Amazon’s fashion department has so many summer dresses that are lightweight, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
It’s made of strong, tear-resistant nylon and inflates manually using about nine breaths.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
It’s made of 18/10 stainless steel and is dishwasher-safe and tarnish-resistant.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Built for demanding use, these pack a wind-resistant six-microphone AI call system, a 10-minute fast charge for 5 hours of playback, and up to 48 total hours of battery using the compact wireless charging case.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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The author deems this praise condescending, as such understanding is basic for a Fed Chair, especially given conservatives previously backed Ben Bernanke, who held opposing views.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Their hybrid style anchors the two opposing aesthetics, and doesn’t look totally out of place next to the activewear bottoms, rather than loafers.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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The launch includes five solution categories—Restaurant Assistant, Packer, Picker, Folder, and Host—targeting persistent labor shortages in sectors such as industrial operations, logistics, healthcare, food services, lodging, and experiential venues.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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Why is this padding so persistent?—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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In his most recent outing, Kape knocked out former UFC flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval in December.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The mayor has used his political capital instead to back challengers who, by definition, can deliver less federal funding.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Someone with avoidant attachment may become emotionally distant or reluctant to depend on others.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Trump and his successors will be reluctant to use force against Iran in the future, knowing, as is now clear, that doing so will likely trigger the closure of the strait and an economic crisis.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Dealing with stubborn dark spots?—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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But when the adults decide to cancel Christmas and the magical star fades away, a stubborn little bird named Pikkuli sets off on a winter adventure with friends to find the Starlight Reindeer and bring back the light.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 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
Adjective
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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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So out of that pain, something positive did come out of that.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Under the Biden administration, the Department of Health and Human Services amended this rule, enabling kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to take place outside of research.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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