as in to oppose
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 resist
These goals provide you with the direction and motivation needed to make consistent progress and resist financial distractions.
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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The State Bar plans to ask the California Supreme Court to adjust test scores for February exam takers but has resisted returning to the National Conference of Bar Examiners exams for July, citing test security concerns with remote testing options.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
When Harvard resisted those changes, the administration announced plans to cut $2.2 billion in grants and contracts to the university.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
The president also couldn’t resist a playful shout-out to his wife.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The State Bar plans to ask the California Supreme Court to adjust test scores for February exam takers but has resisted returning to the National Conference of Bar Examiners exams for July, citing test security concerns with remote testing options.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
When Harvard resisted those changes, the administration announced plans to cut $2.2 billion in grants and contracts to the university.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
The president also couldn’t resist a playful shout-out to his wife.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resist
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His remarks are at odds with the state's GOP, as California Senate oppose the bill, arguing that the legislation prioritizes political agendas over the safety and security of California residents.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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One of them is his refusal to recognize Russia’s unilateral annexation of Crimea in 2014 – a step that Mr. Trump is demanding of him, and that European leaders also oppose.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 Apr. 2025
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Because it’s loomed, the rug is more durable than standard styles, able to withstand a lot of use without suffering wear and tear.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees have more resources to withstand injuries than most major-league clubs.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the final season of the Emmy-winning drama series, June will fight to take down Gilead with Luke and Moira joining the resistance, per Hulu.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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No medication cures measles, only time and the hope that a child’s body can fight it.—
Dan Sweeney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Resist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resist. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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