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
Disney in particular, given its family-friendly brand, resisted entering the betting space for years, though the tide has turned for leagues and their media partners.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
As Border patrol arrested one individual, who actively resisted arrest, pepper spray was deployed spray to deter the agitator and disperse the crowd.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
There have always been fascist forces, there have always been people who are just terrible in the American government, but at the same time, there are always people who have resisted, and there are always people who have still found ways to create joy, to create life, to create art, despite these.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Gonzalez initially resisted the idea of a change and returned to her old role for a few months.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Lee Soo Man resisted the title at first.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Duncan, Kemp, and GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger resisted efforts by the president, his underlings, and some GOP state legislators to reverse former President Joe Biden’s Georgia win by appointing an alternate slate of electors.
—Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Sliwa has resisted calls to exit the race, as some Cuomo supporters have argued his decision to stay on the ballot only splits the Republican and centrist vote, bolstering Mamdani’s prospects.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Ingoglia said that, like most local governments, Miami-Dade would have plenty of room to expand public safety staff if local leaders resisted hiring more people in other departments.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
As Border patrol arrested one individual, who actively resisted arrest, pepper spray was deployed spray to deter the agitator and disperse the crowd.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
There have always been fascist forces, there have always been people who are just terrible in the American government, but at the same time, there are always people who have resisted, and there are always people who have still found ways to create joy, to create life, to create art, despite these.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Gonzalez initially resisted the idea of a change and returned to her old role for a few months.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Lee Soo Man resisted the title at first.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Duncan, Kemp, and GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger resisted efforts by the president, his underlings, and some GOP state legislators to reverse former President Joe Biden’s Georgia win by appointing an alternate slate of electors.
—Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Sliwa has resisted calls to exit the race, as some Cuomo supporters have argued his decision to stay on the ballot only splits the Republican and centrist vote, bolstering Mamdani’s prospects.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Ingoglia said that, like most local governments, Miami-Dade would have plenty of room to expand public safety staff if local leaders resisted hiring more people in other departments.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resisted
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Her plan for the prison was opposed by Stubblefield and all five Republican candidates now vying to fill the seat.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2026
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Deployment comes as Walz drops reelection bid The mobilization of more agents to Minneapolis comes as Walz, a Democrat who has been staunchly opposed to Trump’s deployment of troops to US cities, dropped out of the race for reelection on Monday.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Players fought, fought, fought, gave us every chance in the world.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Germany and France fought centuries of bloody wars before becoming the bedrock of the European Union.—
Jon Medved,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Anteaters withstood an early jolt from Cal State Fullerton in their Big West Conference matchup, but came back with several blows of their own in an 86-64 win at Titan Gym.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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Economic growth withstood headwinds from tariffs and elevated interest rates, but consumer sentiment sputtered.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Resisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resisted. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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