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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
There’s also a broader cultural undercurrent shaping all of this—a down-to-earth atmosphere that resists hierarchy and self-importance.
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Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Yet Smith resists the idea that Democrats should define a future majority solely through investigations.
—Nik Popli, Time, 8 June 2026
Specifically designed to be built quickly and efficiently, all walls are interconnected, and each structural element resists both wind and gravity loads.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
It's made of corrosion-resistant titanium that resists water to a depth of 100 meters.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
The spacious interior accommodates towels, snacks and more, while the exterior resists dirt and scuffs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
His victim, in her unassailable purity, resists him, thereby proving that the arrivistes populating the ranks of England’s most upwardly mobile class had a moral edge over the nobility.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Each spatula has a grippy handle and is made of flexible silicone that resists high cooking temperatures and won’t scratch bowls or bakeware.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The lustrous foliage resists deer browsing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Yet Smith resists the idea that Democrats should define a future majority solely through investigations.
—Nik Popli, Time, 8 June 2026
Specifically designed to be built quickly and efficiently, all walls are interconnected, and each structural element resists both wind and gravity loads.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
It's made of corrosion-resistant titanium that resists water to a depth of 100 meters.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
The spacious interior accommodates towels, snacks and more, while the exterior resists dirt and scuffs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
His victim, in her unassailable purity, resists him, thereby proving that the arrivistes populating the ranks of England’s most upwardly mobile class had a moral edge over the nobility.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Each spatula has a grippy handle and is made of flexible silicone that resists high cooking temperatures and won’t scratch bowls or bakeware.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The lustrous foliage resists deer browsing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resists
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The union opposes a cap for a long list of reasons, including an argument that player salaries would no longer be guaranteed.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Yet this week, Saban was effectively arguing for a bill that his own conference opposes.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Made from water-repellent, fade-resistant fabric that withstands 500–750 hours of sunlight exposure, the pillows add extra comfort while creating visual interest.—
Rachel Weber,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Its solid aluminum unibody safely withstands drops up to 6 feet.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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“Resists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resists. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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