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
Germany, by far Europe’s largest chemical producer, has resisted and wants to improve framework conditions, such as lowering energy costs and cutting red tape.
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Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
The survey shows a war inside big corporations as that rewiring is resisted at all levels.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
While dozens of countries and many environmental groups have urged caps on production, industry and several big oil-producing countries have resisted, arguing instead for improvements in reuse and recycling.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
After football killed 19 college players in 1905, Roosevelt resisted cries to outlaw the game and supported rule changes.
—Steve Doerschuk, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Rodríguez has resisted raising salaries, wary of fueling inflation by printing money without sufficient foreign currency reserves.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Swalwell previously denied the accusations and resisted resigning from office even as supporters withdrew their endorsements.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Faith leaders at Sunday's ceremony emphasized both grief and resilience, noting that Yom HaShoah is also known as Holocaust and Heroes Remembrance Day, recognizing those who resisted and saved lives during one of history's darkest chapters.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Of all the major sports, baseball boasts the one All-Star Game that has largely resisted gimmicks, but then again last year’s game ended with a home run derby.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
The survey shows a war inside big corporations as that rewiring is resisted at all levels.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
While dozens of countries and many environmental groups have urged caps on production, industry and several big oil-producing countries have resisted, arguing instead for improvements in reuse and recycling.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
After football killed 19 college players in 1905, Roosevelt resisted cries to outlaw the game and supported rule changes.
—Steve Doerschuk, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Rodríguez has resisted raising salaries, wary of fueling inflation by printing money without sufficient foreign currency reserves.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Swalwell previously denied the accusations and resisted resigning from office even as supporters withdrew their endorsements.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Faith leaders at Sunday's ceremony emphasized both grief and resilience, noting that Yom HaShoah is also known as Holocaust and Heroes Remembrance Day, recognizing those who resisted and saved lives during one of history's darkest chapters.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Of all the major sports, baseball boasts the one All-Star Game that has largely resisted gimmicks, but then again last year’s game ended with a home run derby.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resisted
Verb
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And our intervention happened despite a president who promised no regime change and who was opposed to starting new wars.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Peninsula Community Planning Board, a local advisory group to the city on land-use issues, has opposed the project, as have the Point Loma Association and Point Loma Assembly.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thankfully, many judges have fought many of his unconstitutional acts.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah have fought several wars and have been fighting on and off since the day after the start of the Gaza war.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Though the world’s largest energy importer has largely withstood the worst of the global supply crunch sparked by the Iran war, the conflict has nonetheless exposed some vulnerabilities, leading Beijing to look at cheap domestic coal as an alternative to replace natural gas imports.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Thiago’s goal was the latest cruel setback for a side that had conceded a penalty after three minutes and narrowly withstood an aerial bombardment early in the second half.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Resisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resisted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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