1
as in resistance
the inclination to resist
most of the opposition to the proposed smoking ban is coming from bar owners worried about its impact on their businesses
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as in oppositeness
the quality or state of being as different as possible
her actions stand in direct opposition to her words
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Recent Examples of opposition
The prospect of his confirmation has resulted in opposition from many people in the medical field, citing his extensive history of promoting inaccurate claims.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
However, opposition from Congress prevented Guantanamo’s closure.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Jan. 2025
But the overthrow of the Assad regime in late 2024 by opposition forces led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has seemingly opened a window for their return, and tens of thousands of former refugees have since made the decision to go back to their homeland.
—Ana Martín Gil, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
The resolution, House Joint Memorial 1, passed by a 46-24 vote, with 15 Republicans joining the chamber’s nine Democrats in opposition.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
However, opposition from Congress prevented Guantanamo’s closure.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Jan. 2025
But the overthrow of the Assad regime in late 2024 by opposition forces led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has seemingly opened a window for their return, and tens of thousands of former refugees have since made the decision to go back to their homeland.
—Ana Martín Gil, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
The resolution, House Joint Memorial 1, passed by a 46-24 vote, with 15 Republicans joining the chamber’s nine Democrats in opposition.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposition
Noun
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This resistance is just one of many examples of the disconnect between leadership and faculty — a gap that could widen under Alston if transparency and collaboration are not prioritized.—
Andrea Apa,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
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The city was one of the epicenters of Syrian protests in 2011, protests that began peacefully but gave way to armed resistance after the government unleashed massive, lethal force on protest hubs across the country.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This time, Saudi Arabia may be willing to enter a deal in exchange for Israel dropping its objections to the PA taking control of Gaza.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Fewer than 100 units Condo buyouts require 80% consensus and the explicit objection of less than 5% of the unit owners.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the exact reason why this causes a flip in polarity remains unknown.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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To change a bit from a 1 to a 0, the head reverses the polarity of the magnetic material in the tiny patch, so that the spins in it point in the opposite direction.—
Pedram Khalili,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 June 2015
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This divergence implies that the selling pressure is beginning to alleviate, and a potential bottom could be imminent.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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What's more, the Nation's Report Card highlights some worrying divergence happening within those scores.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Opposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposition. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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