as in opposed
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 resisted
The suit claims Tesla resisted Dondero’s efforts to obtain discovery and moved to compel arbitration, which was denied.
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Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The workers who navigated those transitions successfully weren’t the ones who resisted change.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Some players even resisted a photoshoot in the 2022 kits, which were a simple white jersey and a blue tie-dye design.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Months after San Mateo County completed the historic removal of Sheriff Christina Corpus, officials have resisted revealing how much the lengthy process cost.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
But Cuban leaders have resisted further economic engagement with the country’s own population living abroad because many are critical of the communist regime and would like to see a democratic transition.
—Andrés Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
For one, Indigenous people resisted American colonists’ expansion into their ancestral homelands, raiding their farms and settlements in the Ohio Valley.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Officers caught up to the suspect, who allegedly resisted arrest but was eventually placed in handcuffs.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The woman allegedly resisted officers during her arrest.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The workers who navigated those transitions successfully weren’t the ones who resisted change.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Some players even resisted a photoshoot in the 2022 kits, which were a simple white jersey and a blue tie-dye design.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Months after San Mateo County completed the historic removal of Sheriff Christina Corpus, officials have resisted revealing how much the lengthy process cost.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
But Cuban leaders have resisted further economic engagement with the country’s own population living abroad because many are critical of the communist regime and would like to see a democratic transition.
—Andrés Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
For one, Indigenous people resisted American colonists’ expansion into their ancestral homelands, raiding their farms and settlements in the Ohio Valley.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Officers caught up to the suspect, who allegedly resisted arrest but was eventually placed in handcuffs.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The woman allegedly resisted officers during her arrest.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resisted
Verb
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Environmental organizations, local residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.—
Clara Harter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Environmental organizations, residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, there have been cases where poker clubs fought to stay open and won.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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That marquee status would seem to be a virtual guarantee for his second-round match later today against Alcaraz—Fonseca gamely fought through his first-round match against Hungary’s Fábián Marozsán yesterday in three sets, setting up this early-round gut-check.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum had 20 points and 14 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes, Neemias Queta had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics withstood a late charge to beat Washington 111-100 on Saturday night and send the Wizards to their 11th straight loss.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Trends come and go, but there are certain bag styles that have withstood the test of time.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Resisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resisted. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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