: set or placed in opposition : contrary
… with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought …—
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Felix G. Rohatynvoters who are opposed to the plan
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Beasley-Pittman and Sorensen strongly support Williams; the others are opposed.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
El Cajon and Chula Vista took action on high-profile policies regarding immigration enforcement last week that were pretty much diametrically opposed.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Independents again sided with Democrats against deployment, with 5% in favor and 80% opposed.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Different Protestant denominations had slowly come to accept birth control, though the Catholic Church remained staunchly opposed to all except the rhythm method.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
El Cajon and Chula Vista took action on high-profile policies regarding immigration enforcement last week that were pretty much diametrically opposed.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Independents again sided with Democrats against deployment, with 5% in favor and 80% opposed.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Different Protestant denominations had slowly come to accept birth control, though the Catholic Church remained staunchly opposed to all except the rhythm method.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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