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as in opposed
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Recent Examples of against
Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Lively accused Baldoni and his associates of having waged a retaliatory smear campaign against her.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
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Preposition
If all teams win out, North would be the odd team left out with Walnut Grove winning both district games against them this season.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Lively accused Baldoni and his associates of having waged a retaliatory smear campaign against her.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Many of these are responses to the above points on the ‘against’ side, and some of them are proposals for directions to explore to help overcome the issues raised.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Bell 407 helicopter crashed on Flagstaff's west side, a few miles from Route 66 in a less densely populated area to the north of Brewer's neighborhood.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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McFadden, whose opposed state legislation requiring more cooperation from sheriffs with federal immigration authorities, told the committee his office follows the law.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Republicans are still opposed to mandates that officers remove their masks.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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The Magic hope, when called upon, Isaac continues to remain stout on the defensive end when the team heads back on the road for its lone trip of the season to San Antonio on Sunday and Oklahoma City on Tuesday.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Both are strong finishers against the run, and both are capable pass-rushers when called upon.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For years, Kraft Heinz has underinvested in its brands, and executives appeared unwilling to change that strategy, Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery wrote in a note to clients on Wednesday.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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One question that came up is what else any city would be willing or unwilling to fly.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is a cautionary tale of the risks of being risk-averse.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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His films are either kid-addictive or kid-averse.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The same report notes that many people continue to recognize viable opportunities, yet a growing number feel reluctant to act on them.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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And while many might be reluctant to close the time capsule door on their beloved skinnies, some of us are sighing with relief that the current denim trend is comfy enough for travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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