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as in resisting
opposed to something or refusing to agree or obey
The toddler was resistant to trying vegetables. His parents were set in their ways and resistant to the changes brought about by technology.
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as in persistent
having or showing determination to do or continue something
The resistant athletes did not give up even when they were losing the game. He was quite resistant, able to bounce back after even large setbacks in his career.
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as in challenger
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Recent Examples of resistant
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
Green beans' chlorophyll, soluble fiber, resistant starch, and phenolic compounds may offer cancer protection.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Even with such a large profile, DEC says its offshore turbines are resistant to typhoons and corrosion.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2024
An increasingly popular choice for kitchens, quartz countertops are designed to be durable and resistant to scratches, water damage, and wear and tear from impact.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
While Queen seemed resistant to the crowd’s raucous support of the home team, Willard seemed to acknowledge that the first away game from Xfinity Center in College Park not involving a neutral venue impacted the players.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
Green beans' chlorophyll, soluble fiber, resistant starch, and phenolic compounds may offer cancer protection.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Even with such a large profile, DEC says its offshore turbines are resistant to typhoons and corrosion.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2024
An increasingly popular choice for kitchens, quartz countertops are designed to be durable and resistant to scratches, water damage, and wear and tear from impact.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
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The persistent decline in China’s 10-year government bond yield — to record lows around 1.58% this month— prompted the People’s Bank of China on Jan. 10 to stop its government bond purchases .—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Interest rates and the overall investment climate The persistent elevation of interest rates has reshaped the investment landscape, forcing companies to rethink growth strategies over the past years.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The stubborn machine has won, and politicians are, for the most part, just fodder, which means that every politician who has to stand in front of a camera after a tragedy turns into another battle site in an endless culture war.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2025
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The bigger question is what happens if the economy, and in particular the labor market, weakens while inflation remains stubborn.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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His first official act as president was to pardon Vietnam-era draft resisters, thereby helping bring that sorry chapter in American life to a close.—
Randall Balmer,
The Mercury News,
2 Jan. 2025
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As one of his first acts upon taking office, President Carter pardoned all Vietnam War draft resisters.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
29 Dec. 2024
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Both sides have pushed their preferred narratives over nearly three years of fighting, and have been reluctant to disclose or acknowledge setbacks.—
Cassandra Vinograd,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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That’s left people more reluctant to go to cinemas, which is reflected in the steep declines in attendance — a change in behavior that only accelerated during COVID.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Panthers more than doubled their win total from 2023 in 2024, and the hope, at least from the most positive onlookers, should be another doubling in 2025.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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But anytime he’s ever mentioned me, it’s always been positive.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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During Trump’s first presidency, brands were hesitant to partner with creators who were overtly political or pro-Trump.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2025
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However, in the past, teams have been hesitant to take running backs very high.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In a statement the night the fire reached the Villa, a Getty Center and Getty Villa Museum spokesperson said the museum benefitted from resolute brush clearance and hearty, double-wall construction.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC News,
12 Jan. 2025
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This means rejecting, with resolute conviction, the seductive allure of victimhood and its tacit relinquishment of personal agency.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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However, the rebels continue to launch attacks aimed at Israel, which has vowed to retaliate against Houthi leadership in the event of further aggression.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The four female protagonists in Nails rebel against society’s expectations of them with consequences for themselves and family and friends.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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