as in opposes
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 resists
Wool is natural and resists mold and mildew.
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Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Such inquiry takes time and stubbornly resists quantification; its effects are complex and diffuse, embedded in the long arc of a doctor’s moral life.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
In a time when even making and showcasing art to imagine ourselves outside of oppressive realities are being threatened, The Brothers Size effortlessly resists our time with a timeless story about freedom, love, brotherhood, and possibility in the space between reality and mythical play.
—Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Amazon reviewers love how the mug resists dents even after countless drops.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Previous efforts had given too much importance to viscosity, the sticky property of fluids that resists flow.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
In that spirit, the exhibition resists the expectation that women and non-binary artists must define themselves in contrast to a male norm.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
On the durability side, the Air features Ceramic Shield 2 coating, which Apple claims resists scratches and accidental drops better than before.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
By showing both timelines, director Cato Kusters resists using Julian’s illness as a plot device, encouraging us to watch these women without the pretense of melodrama.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Such inquiry takes time and stubbornly resists quantification; its effects are complex and diffuse, embedded in the long arc of a doctor’s moral life.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
In a time when even making and showcasing art to imagine ourselves outside of oppressive realities are being threatened, The Brothers Size effortlessly resists our time with a timeless story about freedom, love, brotherhood, and possibility in the space between reality and mythical play.
—Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Amazon reviewers love how the mug resists dents even after countless drops.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Previous efforts had given too much importance to viscosity, the sticky property of fluids that resists flow.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
In that spirit, the exhibition resists the expectation that women and non-binary artists must define themselves in contrast to a male norm.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
On the durability side, the Air features Ceramic Shield 2 coating, which Apple claims resists scratches and accidental drops better than before.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
By showing both timelines, director Cato Kusters resists using Julian’s illness as a plot device, encouraging us to watch these women without the pretense of melodrama.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resists
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China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the move.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The chief of staff opposes military rule in Gaza and believes Israel should look ahead to the day after and draw a political solution accordingly.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Most companies will struggle to provide concrete evidence that withstands scrutiny.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And while most silicone kitchen gear withstands high heat, some cooking utensils are of lower quality and may degrade when exposed to high temperatures.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Resists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resists. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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