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as in opposing
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
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Nine teens, ages 13 to 16 were arrested, some of them on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting law enforcement.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Nagel was arrested on charges of resisting without violence and providing a false name.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
He is set to appear next in court May 21 to be arraigned on the charge of resisting arrest.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
He has been charged with intentional or reckless burning of lands, criminal mischief over $1,000 and resisting without violence, authorities said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Officers tell Ebuehi to give them his hands and stop resisting.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Spanning 1542, 1988 and 2023, the film follows three generations of the Kambeba people resisting the long consequences of European invasion and dispossession.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
She was charged with misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
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Miami-Dade prosecutors dismissed two stalking and resisting arrest charges against Hollis on Thursday.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Nine teens, ages 13 to 16 were arrested, some of them on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting law enforcement.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Nagel was arrested on charges of resisting without violence and providing a false name.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
He is set to appear next in court May 21 to be arraigned on the charge of resisting arrest.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
He has been charged with intentional or reckless burning of lands, criminal mischief over $1,000 and resisting without violence, authorities said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Officers tell Ebuehi to give them his hands and stop resisting.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Spanning 1542, 1988 and 2023, the film follows three generations of the Kambeba people resisting the long consequences of European invasion and dispossession.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
She was charged with misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resisting
Adjective
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All other Afrin products are sold in child-resistant packaging and are not affected by the recall.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Taking the time to research and select roses for our gardens that are disease resistant and not susceptible hosts is our best management tool.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The two countries have backed opposing forces in Yemen and are competing economically.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While chia seeds have nutrients linked to cholesterol management, research shows conflicting evidence about their direct impact on cholesterol levels.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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If voters approve conflicting ballot measures, the one with more yes votes would take effect.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another bonus is that the panels are also more elastic than a wooden frame, making the houses better capable of withstanding earthquakes.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dussault loves incorporating soft, elevated-performance fabrics into cushions or upholstery to make outdoor seating feel more like indoor living while withstanding the elements.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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No more competing Monday night windows.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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At that point, the White House needs approval from the legislative branch to continue fighting, according to the War Powers Resolution, a law aimed at reasserting Congress’ constitutional role of declaring war.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that at least 2,659 people have died in Lebanon and over 8,000 have been injured since Israel and Hezbollah began fighting in March.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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In her first public appearance since leaving Congress, Cherfilus-McCormick struck a defiant tone, framing her situation as a setback rather than an ending.—
WPEC Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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While Metcalf’s Linda adopts a facade of stoicism to shield her family from the grief erupting in her, Abbott’s Biff is forced to reveal the broken man behind the defiant veneer.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The failure of the network computer also made Ellison weirdly recalcitrant about the cloud.—
Elizabeth Lopatto,
The Verge,
29 Apr. 2026
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Consciousness may be the most recalcitrant concept of all.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Resisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resisting. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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