How to Use resistant in a Sentence

resistant

adjective
  • He became resistant to the medication.
  • These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
  • The screen and bands were both very kid-friendly and scratch-and-wear resistant.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 25 July 2023
  • But the infection, a drug-resistant strain of E. coli, surged on.
    Caroline Hopkins, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2023
  • But people are resistant, and there are a lot of gas stoves out there.
    WIRED, 12 Jan. 2023
  • And according to the brand, the fabric is mildew and UV resistant.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The tools are stainless steel and resistant to rust and corrosion, and the tool bag is made of durable polyester.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • But the main thing is that light, that trust light is designed to be tamper resistant.
    WIRED, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Truckers were, to put it gently, resistant to the idea.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2023
  • With the board behind him, Moonves was resistant to a merger.
    Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Solid, buoyant, and resistant to rot, the trees often grow to heights of 150 feet.
    The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Tile floors are much more resistant to water and stains.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
  • It's wrapped in a 3-ply nylon that's water-and stain resistant.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 15 Jan. 2023
  • If the residue is still there or is resistant to scrubbing, add 1/4 cup of baking soda to the water and soak it again.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2023
  • The concern, of course, will be that even more will be resistant to mainstay treatments.
    Jen Christensen, CNN, 11 May 2023
  • Pool lounge chairs made out of aluminum are lightweight and resistant to rust.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • The sunscreen is water and sweat resistant for up to 80 minutes and is approved for all skin types.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 12 May 2023
  • If the pathogen is present and virulent but the rose is resistant to the pathogen, disease will not develop.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The chair is made of sturdy Textilene fabric which is meant to be water- and UV-resistant.
    Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Shelves are adjustable and have a back ledges to keep products from falling off and the black metal frame is rust-resistant.
    Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Jan. 2023
  • Its microfiber fabric was resistant to dirt and sand in our tests.
    L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 30 May 2023
  • Healthy soil equals thriving plants that will be more resistant to pests and diseases.
    Lauren David, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The best strategy to avoid the threat of these diseases is to plant new, blight resistant varieties.
    Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Remakes can be tricky; there’s a reason why so many of us have been resistant toward the bevy of reboots that have propped up in the last few years.
    Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 23 May 2023
  • Many attribute the change to hybrid work, which has made the work force increasingly resistant to the idea of being away from home in the evenings.
    Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The flower is drought resistant and grows best in direct sunlight with moist soil.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Though the brand doesn't make any claims about the product being resistant to water, the formula scored high in this area.
    Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The sprinkler is made of a sturdy ABS plastic, which is rust-proof and impact resistant.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Because the cells are resistant to insulin, glucose remains in the blood.
    Gary Gilles, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2023
  • And, of course, the nylon material is water resistant and durable, so it's bound to last even in the wettest of seasons.
    Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023

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