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
The research team revealed that plastination is a new method for managing moisture in wood by replacing water in the cellular structure with a silicone compound to create a durable, hydrophobic barrier that resists swelling, rotting, and cracking.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
So, for me, that was the creation of the Anti-American Speech Committee, which is a government panel essentially designed to prosecute artists for holding views or creating work that resists basically the fascist state that has overtaken the American government.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
But Lee resists the media’s focus on K-pop’s problems.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
The family—an ambivalent institution bar none—shapes us, and yet our individuality resists that shaping.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
The extruder gears and rods are made from hardened steel, which resists wear.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Verna insists the souls of the dead live within the alien ship, but Mitsuki resists the lure.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Her lens resists finality; every image feels open-ended, as if the story could turn in any direction.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
In that sense, Kurtis David Harder’s film is not breaking new ground, but the character of CW ultimately resists such straightforward analysis.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
So, for me, that was the creation of the Anti-American Speech Committee, which is a government panel essentially designed to prosecute artists for holding views or creating work that resists basically the fascist state that has overtaken the American government.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
But Lee resists the media’s focus on K-pop’s problems.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
The family—an ambivalent institution bar none—shapes us, and yet our individuality resists that shaping.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
The extruder gears and rods are made from hardened steel, which resists wear.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Verna insists the souls of the dead live within the alien ship, but Mitsuki resists the lure.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Her lens resists finality; every image feels open-ended, as if the story could turn in any direction.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
In that sense, Kurtis David Harder’s film is not breaking new ground, but the character of CW ultimately resists such straightforward analysis.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resists
Verb
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Even a relative newcomer, Curtis, opposes eliminating the filibuster.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chiwenga also opposes corruption by government and Zanu PF officials but was overruled at the party’s October conference.—
Tawanda Karombo,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s something about a color refresh that can completely change the way your wardrobe feels—but not every shade withstands the test of time.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 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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“Resists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resists. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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