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as in resisted
to refuse to give in to
I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
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as in fought
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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Recent Examples of opposed
Marquise Francis, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
New Mexico Voters in New Mexico passed Question 3 by almost a two-t0-one margin (65.4% in favor, 34.6% opposed).
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Conservative policy groups, which generally have opposed the ACA, say the program costs too much and covers too many people.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The two live in the same house together, share similar hobbies and love each other but their views on who should be the next president could not be more opposed.
—Marquise Francis, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
New Mexico Voters in New Mexico passed Question 3 by almost a two-t0-one margin (65.4% in favor, 34.6% opposed).
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Airlines have also opposed a current DOT inquiry into their frequent-flyer programs.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Conservative policy groups, which generally have opposed the ACA, say the program costs too much and covers too many people.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposed
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Google had pushed for this for years and Apple had resisted.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Yoon apologized to his country, but resisted calls to resign ahead of the vote.Fox News, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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While the rest of the world obsesses about incorporating the color into design, technology, marketing strategies, sunglass frames and energy bras, check out these contrary colors.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Robyn was determined to be the authentic fifty-something woman who is complicated and contrary and not at all driven by being liked.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
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Blocking the deal on spurious national security grounds would invite many far more realistic, adverse national security and economic consequences.Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Several others have been banned over the years due to adverse health effects and other issues.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, unlike Belichick’s situation, there are some conflicting reports going on.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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While states do have laws of their own regarding the use of drones, the FAA's regulations tend to reign supreme and may even supersede any other conflicting rules.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy Carter issued a blanket amnesty to Vietnam war draft evaders, following the end of the combative international struggle.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump and many of his allies have had a combative relationship with tech giants –— repeatedly accusing them of having too much power and sometimes wielding it in ways that negatively impacted him.Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Syrian escalations take place as Assad’s allies Russia and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been increasingly distracted by battle on their own home fronts, engaging Ukraine and Israel, respectively.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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In September 2015, Russia intervened on the side of Assad, and with support from Iran and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah loyalists, succeeded in recapturing most non-Kurdish areas of Syria, with rebels pinned into a small enclave around Idlib in the northwest of the country.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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In story mode, there are a few other people to find on the island, some of whom will be helpful and others hostile.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s power derives from his ability to sow fear — fear that his administration will deport our immigrant neighbors, arrest opponents, attack LGBTQ+ rights, ban vaccines, and command the military to invade hostile cities.Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Still, the relationship never became too antagonistic.Tae Kim, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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However, their early rhetoric is setting an antagonistic tone toward federal workers, which threatens to undermine DOGE’s goals.James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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