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as in opposed
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Its benefits arrive from a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, squalane, and mineral SPF 30 for a well-rounded formula that replenishes skin’s moisture levels and protects against UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
But in Europe, a momentous political shift was under way, with street protests against the Russian invasion drawing out hundreds of thousands of people.
—Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
JuJu Watkins followed up her unreal performance in the win over UCLA with another stat-stuffing stunner against Michigan State that included 28 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
Some retainers even include small bite ramps designed to relieve muscle tension and protect against excessive force on the teeth.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Its benefits arrive from a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, squalane, and mineral SPF 30 for a well-rounded formula that replenishes skin’s moisture levels and protects against UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
But in Europe, a momentous political shift was under way, with street protests against the Russian invasion drawing out hundreds of thousands of people.
—Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
JuJu Watkins followed up her unreal performance in the win over UCLA with another stat-stuffing stunner against Michigan State that included 28 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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Pope caught the giant largemouth around 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 22.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
28 Feb. 2025
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Obviously well rehearsed and executed on the screen.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has since distanced himself from the entire scheme, expressing surprise that Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and King Abdullah II of Jordan were so strongly opposed to it.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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So, in trying to play two twin brothers who are so opposed, there’s still some semblance of love beneath it all.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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But hope and optimism have their limits, even among the heartiest suburbanite, who likely saw the news about the Kennedy construction delay debacle and felt put upon and frustrated — but not surprised.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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So no sense in taking bipartisan issues that were negotiated and agreed upon and then sticking them into something that has an uncertain future.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Depth and art are not a license to impose behavior on those who are young, confused, vulnerable, trusting yet unwilling.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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His doctor at the ALS clinic recommended a feeding tube, but Richard refused, unwilling to risk recovery time.—
Wash Westmoreland,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Industry representatives and members of Congress have accused the FAA of being more risk averse than necessary, stifling innovation.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Houthis’ announcement likely won't be enough to encourage a marked increase in shipping on this route because carriers are risk averse.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But there is still hope among nine-game advocates that television money will come through and move the reluctant to agree to expand.—
The Athletic College Football,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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That reluctant to juice demand is exemplified by a wide gap in fiscal policies, namely the willingness to spend more than what comes in from tax revenue.—
BYJason Ma,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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