as in opposed
to refuse to give in to
it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems
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Recent Examples of resisted
The college resisted and went to court, reaching the Supreme Court, which ruled that Dartmouth’s charter was a contract that protected the institution from the state.
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Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
The leaders of those countries often resisted these efforts, stating that their new governments were too fragile to tolerate the proliferation of private groups that criticized their government’s policies.
—Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
Avery and Navarro wanted to create something anti-pop, less radio friendly, and that resisted commodification.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
And many players resisted leaving a long-time club for something brand new.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Some Riot employees resisted the mandate to funnel resources into the show, according to six current and former staffers.
—Cecilia D’anastasio, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The organization has resisted making a coaching change so far, but people tend to lose their jobs in seasons like this one.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
For years, the SEC resisted bitcoin ETFs, citing concerns over market manipulation and investor protections.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Helms and Thurmond had anchored a small but potent contingent of primarily Southern senators who resisted talk of the canal's transfer to Panama.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
The leaders of those countries often resisted these efforts, stating that their new governments were too fragile to tolerate the proliferation of private groups that criticized their government’s policies.
—Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
Avery and Navarro wanted to create something anti-pop, less radio friendly, and that resisted commodification.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
And many players resisted leaving a long-time club for something brand new.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Some Riot employees resisted the mandate to funnel resources into the show, according to six current and former staffers.
—Cecilia D’anastasio, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The organization has resisted making a coaching change so far, but people tend to lose their jobs in seasons like this one.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
For years, the SEC resisted bitcoin ETFs, citing concerns over market manipulation and investor protections.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Helms and Thurmond had anchored a small but potent contingent of primarily Southern senators who resisted talk of the canal's transfer to Panama.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resisted
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The Democratic governor also can expect some support from minority Republicans in the legislature who have opposed raising taxes on the wealthy.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Those results are similar to those from a July 2009 poll from Quinnipiac University, which found 71% of Connecticut voters favored — and 27% opposed — a state income tax hike for couples making at least $500,000.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Their home—which had withstood previous natural disasters—was one of more than a thousand that was razed in the administrative region.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
22 Dec. 2024
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The tights withstood rubbing with Velcro, resulting in only minor pilling but no visible holes.—
L.A. Hubilla,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Resisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resisted. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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