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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
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
What other freeze-resistant types are available?
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Each piece is rust-resistant, and the cushions are waterproof to hold up against any weather condition.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
According to Hancock, hostas are beloved by deer, so planting deer-resistant varieties, like lungwort, can prevent your hostas from become a tasty snack while also adding beauty and interest to your yard.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
While it’s made of weather-resistant wicker, shoppers recommend covering it during inclement weather to prevent fading.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
What other freeze-resistant types are available?
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Each piece is rust-resistant, and the cushions are waterproof to hold up against any weather condition.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
According to Hancock, hostas are beloved by deer, so planting deer-resistant varieties, like lungwort, can prevent your hostas from become a tasty snack while also adding beauty and interest to your yard.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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The symptoms of leukemia can vary based on the type of disease, but, according to the Mayo Clinic, signs can include bone pain or tenderness, fever or chills, persistent fatigue and weakness, and easy bleeding and bruising.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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His two challengers, Francisco Tamayo and Yair Gersten, come from more Democratic backgrounds, setting up a race that could reshape the ideological balance at City Hall.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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There is something comforting, to me, about this churn of champions and challengers.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the ballpark, Padres jerseys far outnumbered those worn in support of the opposing Arizona Diamondbacks.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plays in the opposing offenses’ backfield, attacking style, team captain, really impactful player.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Jared Speight is a stubborn titan of Long Island abstraction when star writer Roxy Margaux first becomes infatuated with his bravado.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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For concrete or tile, a mild cleaner helps remove the stubborn pollen film that builds up over spring months.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Clemson resister Dabo Swinney has driven his program into the ground.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In November 1971, Berkeley, California, became the first sanctuary city in the country when 12 local churches inspired the City Council to pass a resolution offering sanctuary to draft resisters.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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Employers are reluctant to hire people and workers are reluctant to leave their jobs—but that isn’t generating mass joblessness, according to recent notes from Piper Sandler, Jefferies, and Pantheon (which supplied the above chart).—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Teams so far have been reluctant to part with 2027 picks because that class is seen as being a potentially exceptional one.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The defeat was a significant body blow to Arsenal’s aspirations, but City’s 1-0 victory over Burnley can strangely be viewed in a positive light for them.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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Lee was hesitant to back a billionaire but said Steyer is different.—
Sophie Austin,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And even with all that help, Kerr still sounds more hesitant than the version of himself who used to relish turning every podium into his own little bully pulpit.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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