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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
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The project includes three new ski hills, a bunny hill, a new lodge, and weather-resistant snow-making equipment.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Best of all, the vegan-leather hardcover is spill-resistant, keeping your notes safe.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Enter the Vuori Villa Trouser, a day-to-night travel wardrobe staple that’s wrinkle-resistant, effortlessly chic, and extremely comfortable, thanks to its relaxed fit and four-way stretch material.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Leven has been more resistant to another common industry headwind — Denver’s rising minimum wage, Lygizos said.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The project includes three new ski hills, a bunny hill, a new lodge, and weather-resistant snow-making equipment.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Best of all, the vegan-leather hardcover is spill-resistant, keeping your notes safe.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Enter the Vuori Villa Trouser, a day-to-night travel wardrobe staple that’s wrinkle-resistant, effortlessly chic, and extremely comfortable, thanks to its relaxed fit and four-way stretch material.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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But the discharges also can overwhelm the delicate estuaries east and west of the state’s largest lake and, during the warm summer months, spread blooms of toxic algae, an issue that has become more persistent in recent years.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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In Bug, Carrie Coon's Agnes White — an Oklahoma waitress too exhausted to outrun her past — faces a more persistent threat.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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But 2026 isn’t 2022, with years of GOP control giving challengers clearer lines of attack.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Quigley has filed for re-election for his current seat in Congress and faces four challengers in the Democratic primary election in March.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even the opposing team got in on the action.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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If Young ever offers a provocative pregame quote that provides a soundbite for the opposing locker room, a roomful of reporters will collapse in surprise on the spot.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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The vinegar cleaning method isn’t foolproof, and sometimes stubborn residue can remain on your microwave walls.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Newsom got another fix of national media attention to bolster his image as resister-in-chief to the commander-in-chief, in apparent preparation for a 2028 presidential campaign.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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The answer is that France at this time was attempting to heal its wartime wounds, papering over the cracks in the social fabric that had opened up during the German Occupation and positioning itself as a nation of resisters, in which collaborators had been few and aberrant.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Juries are often reluctant to convict law enforcement officers for inaction, as seen after the Parkland, Florida, school massacre in 2018.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Alex was a more reluctant participant, dutifully tagging along during Maia’s lessons, but more interested in mirroring Michael Jordan’s career on the basketball court.—
Alice Park,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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Liverpool have taken positive steps forward in their past two games, winning both following a run of six defeats in seven.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In this book, the whole occupation was described as something avant-garde or positive.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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Major oil companies remain hesitant about Venezuela investments due to political instability, past expropriations and uncertainty over contract protections and guarantees.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Pitt gives us lots of reasons to be hesitant about trusting Al-Hashimi.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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