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as in resisting
opposed to something or refusing to agree or obey
The toddler was resistant to trying vegetables. His parents were set in their ways and resistant to the changes brought about by technology.
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as in persistent
having or showing determination to do or continue something
The resistant athletes did not give up even when they were losing the game. He was quite resistant, able to bounce back after even large setbacks in his career.
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Recent Examples of resistant
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), enacted in 1970, mandates child-resistant packaging for hazardous household substances and medications to reduce accidental poisonings among children under 5.
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The table is made of moisture-resistant mahogany wood, as well as eucalyptus.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
The sheets are soft, smooth and wrinkle-resistant.
—Nora Colomer
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Noun
Registered Nurses and Healthcare Specialists The healthcare sector remains one of the most AI-resistant industries, and thankfully Black women are already making significant impacts here.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), enacted in 1970, mandates child-resistant packaging for hazardous household substances and medications to reduce accidental poisonings among children under 5.
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The table is made of moisture-resistant mahogany wood, as well as eucalyptus.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
The sheets are soft, smooth and wrinkle-resistant.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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Breaking barriers in ceramics But scaling up ceramic 3D printing has been a persistent roadblock.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Pollsters and analysts say the trend underscores persistent polarization and voter unease outside the president's core Republican base.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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All rights reserved The Los Angeles Chargers, not the Denver Broncos, have emerged as the primary challenger to the Kansas City Chiefs’ nine-year reign as AFC West champions.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Maine Senate race has drawn several challengers in addition to Kleban.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When Marcos declared martial law in 1972, the elder Araneta, a prominent backer of the opposing Liberal Party, fled to New York.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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But in a 1971 game against the Washington Senators, Ford hit a baseball to the wall that caught the eye of the opposing manager — Hall of Famer Ted Williams.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Inflation is stubborn, unemployment is rising and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has even confirmed that Gen Z grads just can’t get a break right now.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Clean With Vinegar And Dish Soap Dish soap cuts through grease and grime to make removing stubborn dirt easier.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The answer is that France at this time was attempting to heal its wartime wounds, papering over the cracks in the social fabric that had opened up during the German Occupation and positioning itself as a nation of resisters, in which collaborators had been few and aberrant.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Many war resisters, or draft dodgers as they were often called by others, were not interested in returning when Mr. Carter made his amnesty offer.—
Ruth Fremson,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Other teams have shown interest in trading for Kuminga, but the Warriors have been reluctant to accept any sign-and-trade offers.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Both characters struggle to forgive themselves for past mistakes and are reluctant to dive back into relationships.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These offer a helpful guide to behaviors with positive effects.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Reviews in the market have been overwhelmingly positive.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes the owl in Lower Leggett’s goes a little hesitant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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China, up until this point, has been hesitant to allow ByteDance to give up its US stake.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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