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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
Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Containers dry out much quicker, so keep that in mind when selecting plants and opt for water-wise and drought-resistant varieties, Vater suggests.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Native to Oklahoma, the leaves are deeply lobed, resistant to leaf scorch, and tolerant of high pH soils.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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Adjective
Each fence, bollard, and inch of blast-resistant laminated glass is a barrier between the people and their government.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Containers dry out much quicker, so keep that in mind when selecting plants and opt for water-wise and drought-resistant varieties, Vater suggests.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Native to Oklahoma, the leaves are deeply lobed, resistant to leaf scorch, and tolerant of high pH soils.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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The symptoms of leukemia can vary based on the type of disease, but, according to the Mayo Clinic, signs can include bone pain or tenderness, fever or chills, persistent fatigue and weakness, and easy bleeding and bruising.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Two Lake County Council races have a deep pool of Democratic challengers, while three council members finish out their last terms on the dais.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Human rights attorney Faizah Malik, Park’s lone challenger, took in her own impressive haul of $454,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Osula repeatedly got the better of his opposing centre-backs, most notably dummying Oliver Boscagli on the halfway line before sprinting into the box and shooting wide.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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When the opposing party is in power, oversight can become more about political messaging than effective accountability.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Jared Speight is a stubborn titan of Long Island abstraction when star writer Roxy Margaux first becomes infatuated with his bravado.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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For concrete or tile, a mild cleaner helps remove the stubborn pollen film that builds up over spring months.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 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
Adjective
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Data on how many of those belong to eligible voters is hard to come by, but CNN heard from more than a dozen voters who said they had been struck off the list and were unable to get back on due to unclear rules and reluctant local officials.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The recent artificial intelligence boom and the investment required to develop it is also making companies reluctant to hire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with WWD, Stéphane de La Faverie, president and chief executive officer, sounded positive and was clearly feeling some additional traction in a slippery consumer landscape.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Although studio Universal had wanted to skip critic screenings, Gunn managed to persuade them otherwise, reasoning that some positive reviews might sell a few extra tickets.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Lee was hesitant to back a billionaire but said Steyer is different.—
Sophie Austin,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And even with all that help, Kerr still sounds more hesitant than the version of himself who used to relish turning every podium into his own little bully pulpit.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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