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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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2
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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as in challenger
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Recent Examples of resistant
Frieda Klotz, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Sweet potatoes are a resistant starch, which the body cannot break down and use for energy.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
The cameras record in 1080p resolution, can stream video to a mobile app, are weather resistant and have an unusually long battery life.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Quantum internet is designed to be resistant to these threats, making data breaches nearly impossible.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In about 20 percent of cases, McLaughlin said, the condition is estimated to be resistant to treatment.
—Frieda Klotz, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Sweet potatoes are a resistant starch, which the body cannot break down and use for energy.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
The cameras record in 1080p resolution, can stream video to a mobile app, are weather resistant and have an unusually long battery life.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Quantum internet is designed to be resistant to these threats, making data breaches nearly impossible.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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Season Two centers around a persistent cyborg journalist who starts excavating into Dr. Sleech's dubious past, uncovering some controversial incidents.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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More than half of the country's largest cities instead use chloramine, a more stable and persistent chlorine compound.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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When tragedy strikes on Michigan roads—when a car skids off an icy bend or a semi-truck barrels through a red light—victims are often left to face not only devastating injuries but also a daunting legal maze of corporate denials and stubborn insurers.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Get The Recipe Smart Move Similar recipes with beans and peas existed before then, but a challenge made to a stubborn chef named Helen Corbitt spurred the creation of Texas caviar.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Many war resisters, or draft dodgers as they were often called by others, were not interested in returning when Mr. Carter made his amnesty offer.—
Ruth Fremson,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Much depends on whether state authorities can outmaneuver the protesters and sow division in their ranks, perhaps even provoking nonviolent resisters to abandon their protests and strikes, lose their discipline and unity, and take up arms in response to repression.—
Erica Chenoweth,
Foreign Affairs,
16 June 2014
Adjective
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Foreign governments are increasingly reluctant to crack down on U.S. tech firms—not just because of their digital leverage and economic clout but also because doing so could provoke official backlash from Washington.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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The Anglin family is convinced that, despite the FBI’s release of hundreds of pages of documents in the case, the agency is still reluctant to discuss the full story.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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This could have very positive effects on teen mental health and reduce the risks of cyberbullying which has detrimentally affected mental health.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Both are key members of our squad whose contributions are mostly positive.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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That prospect has left a number of moderate and vulnerable Republicans hesitant to cut a program that covers their constituents and risk facing political backlash in next year’s elections.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
20 May 2025
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While some organizations are understandably hesitant to abandon on-premises infrastructure entirely due to concerns over security, regulatory compliance, and data control, the reality is that maintaining an AI-ready on-premises data center often proves cost-prohibitive and operationally unfeasible.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The closest thing that comes to mind is probably Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life, although this is Malick by way of Jane Campion and Michael Haneke, shifting between fleeting coming-of-age moments and scenes of resolute darkness and human cruelty.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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It was never sold in the U.S. thanks to the unwavering objections of a resolute reviewer at the FDA named Frances Oldham Kelsey.—
David Armstrong,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Set in a crumbling Japanese metropolis rebuilt after a devastating explosion, Akira follows teenage rebels Kaneda and Tetsuo as secret government experiments unleash psychic forces capable of unmaking the world.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 May 2025
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In response, the commanders decide to meet in Washington D.C., and Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) finally chooses a side once and for all and gives up their plan to June (Elisabeth Moss) and the fellow rebels.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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