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
Trump demonizes immigrants and has launched a sweeping mass-deportation campaign that was cheered by the far right across Europe; Sánchez resists such nativism, and his government is in the midst of a program to give legal status to some half a million undocumented migrants living in Spain.
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Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Asked what matters most in shaping long-term leadership impact, Molinaroli resists simplification.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Lightweight European linen also helps regulate temperature and naturally resists wrinkles, making the set a smart choice for humid destinations and long travel days alike.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Wild ginger resists deer and rabbit browsing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Sometimes, that requires making small but meaningful adjustments, like warming washcloths for a patient who resists basic care.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
That’s precisely what my work resists.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 7 May 2026
This ornamental onion attracts bees and butterflies (and resists deer and rabbits, too).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
And the country has struggled to fix these problems because of a sclerotic government and a consolidated defense industry that resists change.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Asked what matters most in shaping long-term leadership impact, Molinaroli resists simplification.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Lightweight European linen also helps regulate temperature and naturally resists wrinkles, making the set a smart choice for humid destinations and long travel days alike.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Wild ginger resists deer and rabbit browsing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Sometimes, that requires making small but meaningful adjustments, like warming washcloths for a patient who resists basic care.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
That’s precisely what my work resists.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 7 May 2026
This ornamental onion attracts bees and butterflies (and resists deer and rabbits, too).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
And the country has struggled to fix these problems because of a sclerotic government and a consolidated defense industry that resists change.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resists
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The advocacy group usually opposes UDB expansions, but Reynolds argues that Kelly should be going through the UDB expansion process with its plans.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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Literature opposes this, asks us to slow down our metabolization of language, become aware of its bond and density.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Treating clothing with permethrin may be especially beneficial, since the substance withstands several washes.—
Lakshmi Chauhan,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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Scientists in China may have solved both problems with a new lithium battery electrolyte that withstands cold temperatures and could double EV range.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Resists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resists. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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