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
In that spirit, the exhibition resists the expectation that women and non-binary artists must define themselves in contrast to a male norm.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
On the durability side, the Air features Ceramic Shield 2 coating, which Apple claims resists scratches and accidental drops better than before.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
By showing both timelines, director Cato Kusters resists using Julian’s illness as a plot device, encouraging us to watch these women without the pretense of melodrama.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
But this is a book that resists binging.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Made with soft, four-way stretch fabric that resists wrinkles and pilling, they’re built to handle long flights and repeat wears.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
However, his pledge has fallen flat as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to strike areas like Kyiv and resists interference from NATO and other European allies.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
But Enyedi resists such big words.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Empowering risk-takers in an industry that resists change AWSOM is Walton’s third major construction project, and it was completed in two years and almost 50% under its (undisclosed) budget.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
On the durability side, the Air features Ceramic Shield 2 coating, which Apple claims resists scratches and accidental drops better than before.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
By showing both timelines, director Cato Kusters resists using Julian’s illness as a plot device, encouraging us to watch these women without the pretense of melodrama.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
But this is a book that resists binging.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Made with soft, four-way stretch fabric that resists wrinkles and pilling, they’re built to handle long flights and repeat wears.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
However, his pledge has fallen flat as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to strike areas like Kyiv and resists interference from NATO and other European allies.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
But Enyedi resists such big words.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Empowering risk-takers in an industry that resists change AWSOM is Walton’s third major construction project, and it was completed in two years and almost 50% under its (undisclosed) budget.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resists
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The administration counters that the injunction forces the executive branch to take steps that undermine its own policy, including negotiating with foreign governments over funds the president opposes and sending contradictory signals to Congress.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kelley is chastised and eventually replaced by Gustave Gilbert (Colin Hanks), a rival psychologist with a different take, one that opposes Kelley’s more humanistic approach in defining the horrors of that time.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Most companies will struggle to provide concrete evidence that withstands scrutiny.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And while most silicone kitchen gear withstands high heat, some cooking utensils are of lower quality and may degrade when exposed to high temperatures.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Resists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resists. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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