How to Use resistant in a Sentence

resistant

adjective

• He became resistant to the medication.
• These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
• The screen and bands were both very kid-friendly and scratch-and-wear resistant.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 25 July 2023
• But the infection, a drug-resistant strain of E. coli, surged on.
  — Caroline Hopkins, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2023
• But people are resistant, and there are a lot of gas stoves out there.
  — WIRED, 12 Jan. 2023
• And according to the brand, the fabric is mildew and UV resistant.
  — goodhousekeeping.com, 8 Apr. 2023
• The tools are stainless steel and resistant to rust and corrosion, and the tool bag is made of durable polyester.
  — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
• But the main thing is that light, that trust light is designed to be tamper resistant.
  — WIRED, 9 Nov. 2023
• Truckers were, to put it gently, resistant to the idea.
  — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2023
• With the board behind him, Moonves was resistant to a merger.
  — Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2023
• Solid, buoyant, and resistant to rot, the trees often grow to heights of 150 feet.
  — The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
• Tile floors are much more resistant to water and stains.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
• It's wrapped in a 3-ply nylon that's water-and stain resistant.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 15 Jan. 2023
• If the residue is still there or is resistant to scrubbing, add 1/4 cup of baking soda to the water and soak it again.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2023
• The concern, of course, will be that even more will be resistant to mainstay treatments.
  — Jen Christensen, CNN, 11 May 2023
• Pool lounge chairs made out of aluminum are lightweight and resistant to rust.
  — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
• The sunscreen is water and sweat resistant for up to 80 minutes and is approved for all skin types.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 12 May 2023
• If the pathogen is present and virulent but the rose is resistant to the pathogen, disease will not develop.
  — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
• The chair is made of sturdy Textilene fabric which is meant to be water- and UV-resistant.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
• Shelves are adjustable and have a back ledges to keep products from falling off and the black metal frame is rust-resistant.
  — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Jan. 2023
• Its microfiber fabric was resistant to dirt and sand in our tests.
  — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 30 May 2023
• Healthy soil equals thriving plants that will be more resistant to pests and diseases.
  — Lauren David, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
• The best strategy to avoid the threat of these diseases is to plant new, blight resistant varieties.
  — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
• Remakes can be tricky; there’s a reason why so many of us have been resistant toward the bevy of reboots that have propped up in the last few years.
  — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 23 May 2023
• Many attribute the change to hybrid work, which has made the work force increasingly resistant to the idea of being away from home in the evenings.
  — Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2023
• The flower is drought resistant and grows best in direct sunlight with moist soil.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 22 Feb. 2023
• Though the brand doesn't make any claims about the product being resistant to water, the formula scored high in this area.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
• The sprinkler is made of a sturdy ABS plastic, which is rust-proof and impact resistant.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
• Because the cells are resistant to insulin, glucose remains in the blood.
  — Gary Gilles, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2023
• Over four decades, the group has bred dozens of native rice varieties to be more resistant to drought, salt water, pests, and disease.
  — Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024