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as in resists
to refuse to give in to
I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
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as in combats
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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Recent Examples of opposes
According to a survey conducted by Emerson College Polling in late March, a majority of Floridians — including a majority of independents — opposes mid-decade redistricting.
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Allyson Meyers, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Take the issue of AI data centers, which Fishback opposes in Florida due to their high cost of operation.
—Thomas C. Shank, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
And Palestinian flags are occasionally displayed at ultra-Orthodox Jewish rallies, where a portion of the population opposes the modern state of Israel.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Both venues were used during the 2024 Paris Summer Games and could serve as alternative solutions because the new Nice mayor, Eric Ciotti, opposes ice hockey events at Nice soccer stadium, the Allianz Arena, which would be converted into a temporary hockey rink.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
One measure formally opposes the construction or operation of large-scale immigration detention centers in Atlanta, including the conversion of warehouses into facilities run by ICE.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The measures come ahead of the high-stakes referendum on June 14 that the Swiss government opposes.
—Jonathan Tirone, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
Yet while most of the country opposes the Iran conflict, Republican voters maintain their support for the president’s actions — a major factor in the defeat of Thursday’s measure.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah, which opposes the talks and was not represented, escalated attacks on northern Israel as negotiations began.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Allyson Meyers, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Take the issue of AI data centers, which Fishback opposes in Florida due to their high cost of operation.
—Thomas C. Shank, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
And Palestinian flags are occasionally displayed at ultra-Orthodox Jewish rallies, where a portion of the population opposes the modern state of Israel.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Both venues were used during the 2024 Paris Summer Games and could serve as alternative solutions because the new Nice mayor, Eric Ciotti, opposes ice hockey events at Nice soccer stadium, the Allianz Arena, which would be converted into a temporary hockey rink.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
One measure formally opposes the construction or operation of large-scale immigration detention centers in Atlanta, including the conversion of warehouses into facilities run by ICE.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The measures come ahead of the high-stakes referendum on June 14 that the Swiss government opposes.
—Jonathan Tirone, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
Yet while most of the country opposes the Iran conflict, Republican voters maintain their support for the president’s actions — a major factor in the defeat of Thursday’s measure.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah, which opposes the talks and was not represented, escalated attacks on northern Israel as negotiations began.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposes
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The book resists tidy moral conclusions.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Best of all, the Tony nominee smartly resists overplaying the joke, grounding the part enough that Brad's unraveling becomes funnier.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Regular physical activity helps reduce blood pressure, eases arthritic pain, combats chronic illness and lifts your mood.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Aeration helps oxygen reach roots and combats the effects of compacting, but making sure your lawn continues to breathe is key to keeping it consistently green.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ever since, fans have been hooked to see how the friend group navigate fights big and small.—
Colleen Kratofil,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old McKee (24-2), who fights out of Long Beach, continues his pursuit to reclaim his place atop the 145-pound division.—
Brian Martin,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Jackson Five find success; then, in the late seventies, the adult Michael (played, with extraordinary flair, by Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s real-life nephew) seeks a solo career—and confronts Joe’s domineering maneuvers.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Moments after arriving, Donaldson confronts the driver, who was still inside the car; the officer ends up being pulled into DeSouza’s getaway car by the force of acceleration, while attempting to reach in and pull him out.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Termini counters DraftKings’ assertion that the NCAA’s deal with Genius Sports undermines its position.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their microbes harvested calories more efficiently, which counters weight gain.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Opposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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