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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
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Florida’s no state income tax, combined with Ave Maria’s hurricane-resistant design and location, attainable home prices and summer Sweet Life incentives, means more of your money stays with you.
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Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
This Quince top is classy, trendy, and wrinkle-resistant, which sounds pretty perfect to me.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
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Leave your travel steamer at home, and check out more of the most popular wrinkle-resistant tops from Amazon’s fashion department.
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Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Florida’s no state income tax, combined with Ave Maria’s hurricane-resistant design and location, attainable home prices and summer Sweet Life incentives, means more of your money stays with you.
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Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
This Quince top is classy, trendy, and wrinkle-resistant, which sounds pretty perfect to me.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
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There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.
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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.
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Why is this padding so persistent?
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Her victory over leftist challenger Roberto Sánchez marks her fourth presidential bid and makes her Peru’s first female president-elect.
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Republican Mark Baisley didn't face a challenger for the GOP nomination and will face Hickelooper in the November general election.
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Now, for the first time since signing elsewhere, Bichette is preparing to return to Rogers Centre as an opposing player, creating one of the most anticipated moments on Toronto's schedule.
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After Johnson directly introduced the ordinance into the Housing Committee, a rare move designed to prevent opponents from delaying debate, aldermen now stand between the two opposing sides.
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The weather service’s forecast discussion for Kansas City said the stubborn heat could last through the Fourth of July.
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Against all odds, the stubborn housing market has become a hotspot for young talent.
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Clemson resister Dabo Swinney has driven his program into the ground.
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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.
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The dimension that does the most good is the one leaders are most reluctant to give, because choice costs authority while enjoyment costs only money.
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Last week, sources told THR that studios were reluctant to pick up the film for a variety of reasons, including political concerns.
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The bat was captured and later tested positive for rabies, allowing doctors to begin the girl's post-exposure vaccination series quickly.
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The report comes with Federal Reserve policymakers expressing mixed feelings about the economy – mostly positive on growth though apprehensive on inflation as earlier fears about weakness in the labor market have eased.
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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