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as in resists
to refuse to give in to
I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
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as in combats
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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Recent Examples of opposes
The agency represents the public, particularly residential and small-businesses customers, in utility proceedings and opposes the proposal.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 June 2026
Also last week, the House passed an aid package to Ukraine, which Trump opposes, after 18 Republicans broke with their party and joined Democrats.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Black Moon Lilith in Sagittarius opposes the new moon in Gemini, propelling us to revolt against the status quo and insist on autonomy.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Behind a wall of tour buses was a counter-demonstration hosted by the extremist group Lehava, which opposes Jewish-Arab coexistence and gay relationships.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Gay opposes the population initiative on the ground of excessive state intervention.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Bethany Slomka is understated as Tony’s sister, Maria, who opposes the wedding.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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
Yet this week, Saban was effectively arguing for a bill that his own conference opposes.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 June 2026
Also last week, the House passed an aid package to Ukraine, which Trump opposes, after 18 Republicans broke with their party and joined Democrats.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Black Moon Lilith in Sagittarius opposes the new moon in Gemini, propelling us to revolt against the status quo and insist on autonomy.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Behind a wall of tour buses was a counter-demonstration hosted by the extremist group Lehava, which opposes Jewish-Arab coexistence and gay relationships.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Gay opposes the population initiative on the ground of excessive state intervention.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Bethany Slomka is understated as Tony’s sister, Maria, who opposes the wedding.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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
Yet this week, Saban was effectively arguing for a bill that his own conference opposes.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposes
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Yet Smith resists the idea that Democrats should define a future majority solely through investigations.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 June 2026
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There’s also a broader cultural undercurrent shaping all of this—a down-to-earth atmosphere that resists hierarchy and self-importance.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Ant International claims the platform combats hallucinations and other data risks by using over 100 recognition models and 600,000 risk lexicons.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Fox combats his symptoms, such as paralysis of his facial muscles, through medication and trains to preserve his ambulatory skills.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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For the game’s first teaser trailer and look into the gameplay during today’s Nintendo Direct, Sora fights a Darkside Heartless in Quadratum, a land introduced in KH3 that’s inspired by Shibuya, Tokyo.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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Tom's Watch Bar in Navy Yard and Public Bar Live in Dupont Circle are often regarded as two of the most popular places to watch UFC fights in the city.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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In the short films, the Cay Skin founder returns to her childhood bedroom, confronts misunderstood chapters of her past, and meets her younger self with compassion.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
9 Dec. 2025
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Trisha, now realizing that Elias has been lying to her, confronts him at the Abandons ranch.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
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That counters the downside of the Bureau of Labor Statistics surprise and its unwelcome revisions to the employment landscape.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Mariana counters that demand in prime locations remains strong and convenience is key.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Opposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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