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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 resisting
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The suspect, a 35-year-old man from Toledo, Ohio, was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding and resisting and obstructing.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
She was ultimately arrested on animal abuse and resisting arrest charges.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The woman was arrested on charges of animal abandonment and resisting arrest.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The man was arrested and was being held in county jail in lieu of $100,000 bail on suspicion of robbery and resisting an officer, according to online jail records.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The opposite happens, and the metal strengthens, resisting the deformation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Translating them today, while multiple genocides unfold in real time, means resisting the urge to soften language, avoid comparison, or shelter the past from the present.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Bacon, who is not running for reelection and therefore does not need to fear a primary challenge, immediately left the House floor after voting down the ban on snap votes, resisting attempts to try to sway him.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
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She was subsequently arrested on suspicion of animal abandonment and resisting arrest.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The suspect, a 35-year-old man from Toledo, Ohio, was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding and resisting and obstructing.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
She was ultimately arrested on animal abuse and resisting arrest charges.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The woman was arrested on charges of animal abandonment and resisting arrest.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The man was arrested and was being held in county jail in lieu of $100,000 bail on suspicion of robbery and resisting an officer, according to online jail records.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The opposite happens, and the metal strengthens, resisting the deformation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Translating them today, while multiple genocides unfold in real time, means resisting the urge to soften language, avoid comparison, or shelter the past from the present.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Bacon, who is not running for reelection and therefore does not need to fear a primary challenge, immediately left the House floor after voting down the ban on snap votes, resisting attempts to try to sway him.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resisting
Adjective
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For smaller yards, consider dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties, such as the disease-resistant Baldwin apple.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Plants are pest resistant and tolerate salt, making a good choice for coastal gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Hondurans had a chance to tie the score late when Nielsen spun down an opposing player in the box and was called for a foul.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Before the Red Sox signed Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million contract this past winter, the All-Star lefty became renowned for his ability to squash opposing rallies by drawing key double plays in big spots.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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But it’s evolved into an even better production, one that manages to be simultaneously outrageous and moving, carrying its conflicting emotional extremes with grace and nuance.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Especially fascinating is the film’s conflicting commentary, from McCartney and members of the various iterations of Wings, about his attempts to create an egalitarian experience rather than a star-plus-backup-band situation.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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This biological bonding process creates natural mineral compounds, transforming bulky landfill waste into high-performance insulation capable of withstanding extreme heat up to 1,000°C (1,832°F).—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Other components, such as competitiveness, being hard on pucks and withstanding physicality, may just be a matter of on-the-job NHL training.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rodríguez represents just one of multiple and competing interests within a Venezuela elite composed of a precarious civil-military alliance officially committed to a leftist populist ideology called Chavismo.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Pope Leo’s emphasis on respect and dialogue suggests a desire to move beyond polarization, but competing interpretations of both doctrine and pastoral practice continue to divide American Catholics.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors are fighting to prevent Cox from being able to cross examine witnesses.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Glycolic acid is great for people with more resilient skin who need an intensive acne-fighting treatment.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If some of the Penguins were upset by the news, Rust was simply defiant.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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In recent days, the president has remained defiant on the issue, lashing out at the justices for delivering a legal setback on his tariffs, and looking to impose new global tariffs in a different way.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Consciousness may be the most recalcitrant concept of all.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Adams had carefully shepherded it through an often-recalcitrant City Council and through the gauntlet of demands coming from both the real estate lobby and pro-housing advocates.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Resisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resisting. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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