1
as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
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2
as in to fight
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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Recent Examples of oppose
At the same time, the Justice Department is devising its own means to target anyone who opposes the President’s immigration policies.
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Trump on Friday insisted that the tech industry would not oppose the move.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Yet, that same influence turned hostility between opposing camps into the norm, with threats and violence increasingly more common than reasoned, peaceful discussion.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Fifty-eight Democrats opposed the resolution and 38 Democrats voted present.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Trump on Friday insisted that the tech industry would not oppose the move.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Yet, that same influence turned hostility between opposing camps into the norm, with threats and violence increasingly more common than reasoned, peaceful discussion.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Fifty-eight Democrats opposed the resolution and 38 Democrats voted present.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
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Sky resisted, which has upset Asuka.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The rug is suitable for high-traffic areas and is designed with durability in mind, with low-pile fabric that doesn’t shed and resists stains.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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How do Flock cameras help fight crime?—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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These medications can lower the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps fight bacterial infections.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
14 Sep. 2025
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While cutting back on spending is a great way to save money, using the right credit card for your purchases can also help combat higher expenses.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some celebrations have been slimmed down or even canceled this year amid fears over immigration raids and efforts to combat diversity, equity and inclusion.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Oppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppose. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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