as in opposes
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 resists
Instead of depending on ordinary thermal states, the researchers used a non-thermal TL liquid—a special one-dimensional electron system that resists thermalization.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The robot easily resists my first ginger shove.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The long-wearing formula sets to a semi-matte finish that resists oil and humidity, too.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
To be Outlastian is to build something that resists erosion.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
As the woman resists, the agents move in to restrain her.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Amazon reviewers love how the mug resists dents even after countless drops.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The rug is suitable for high-traffic areas and is designed with durability in mind, with low-pile fabric that doesn’t shed and resists stains.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Herzog resists making a hero out of Messner, who can seem subject to a darkly fatalistic drive.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The robot easily resists my first ginger shove.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The long-wearing formula sets to a semi-matte finish that resists oil and humidity, too.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
To be Outlastian is to build something that resists erosion.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
As the woman resists, the agents move in to restrain her.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Amazon reviewers love how the mug resists dents even after countless drops.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The rug is suitable for high-traffic areas and is designed with durability in mind, with low-pile fabric that doesn’t shed and resists stains.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Herzog resists making a hero out of Messner, who can seem subject to a darkly fatalistic drive.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resists
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First Mills will test whether Democrats have changed their electability calculus by taking on a crowded primary field, including 40-year-old oysterman Graham Platner, who opposes Schumer as leader.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Neighbors for a Better San Diego, a group that represents mostly single-family homeowners and opposes nearby higher-density development, criticized the report for not tracking how many homes get demolished to make way for new projects.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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This outdoor glider is made with water-resistant, quick-drying, UV-resistant material that withstands weather conditions all year round.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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When walking, this tendon withstands three times your body weight and when jumping, up to seven times your body weight.—
Harlan Selesnick,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Resists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resists. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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