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Recent Examples of as opposed to
Dollander got his first official start of the season, as opposed to entering the game in the second inning after Colorado used an opener.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Yeah, the physicality of it — as opposed to just sitting there — shows that the guy’s got some issues.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Weak spending at stores serving low-income households, the team added, has likely dramatically fallen because of changes to immigration policy, as opposed to remaining low-income households faring worse than the average.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
What drew you to fiction as opposed to memoir?
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Yeah, the physicality of it — as opposed to just sitting there — shows that the guy’s got some issues.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Weak spending at stores serving low-income households, the team added, has likely dramatically fallen because of changes to immigration policy, as opposed to remaining low-income households faring worse than the average.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
What drew you to fiction as opposed to memoir?
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for as opposed to
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Harbaugh seemed tense during his Friday press conference sitting next to GM Joe Schoen as the second round of the draft rolled on compared to a much more positive Thursday interview after the first round.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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After 33 games, there is nothing to choose between City and Arsenal in points (70) or goal difference (+37), meaning City have edged their way to the top on goals scored — bagging 66 goals compared to Arsenal’s 63.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Russian military appears to be losing some ground in Ukraine, contrary to claims by Moscow’s top brass; Ukrainian strikes are delivering damaging blows to vital Russian oil and gas infrastructure; and drone strikes by Kyiv have disrupted life in the Russian capital before.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The hierarchy, contrary to outside suggestion, is remaining largely similar to the start, save for those who have moved on, such as former general manager Randy Pfund, former lead draft scout Chet Kammerer, who still retains an emeritus title with the organization, and former coach Stan Van Gundy.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“As opposed to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20opposed%20to. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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