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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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Recent Examples of resistant
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The top layer is resistant to water and spills, and the mat has an anti-skid back to prevent slipping and sliding.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
One other perk: It’s designed to be squeak resistant.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Charles de Gaulle was France’s long-serving leader in the 1950s and 1960s and was famously resistant to U.S. global dominance, withdrawing his country from NATO’s military command structure in a bid to increase its military independence and criticizing U.S. policies in Eastern Europe and Vietnam.
—Ruth Marks Eglash, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Copper is naturally resistant to stains and mold and is easy to clean.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The top layer is resistant to water and spills, and the mat has an anti-skid back to prevent slipping and sliding.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
One other perk: It’s designed to be squeak resistant.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Charles de Gaulle was France’s long-serving leader in the 1950s and 1960s and was famously resistant to U.S. global dominance, withdrawing his country from NATO’s military command structure in a bid to increase its military independence and criticizing U.S. policies in Eastern Europe and Vietnam.
—Ruth Marks Eglash, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
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Residents face persistent shortages of water, electricity and medical care.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The persistent lack of performance caused many to wonder if Howell may be unseated as Minnesota’s next-in-line behind J.J. McCarthy under center.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Myth That Won’t Die: 'Nobody Scrolls' For years, there’s been this stubborn idea in web design that everything important has to be above the fold.—
Talie Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Detailing exactly how scientists made this new discovery, the study chronicles the case of a 34-year-old woman who arrived at the NIH Clinical Center with a stubborn skin tumor on her forehead.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
20 Aug. 2025
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The answer is that France at this time was attempting to heal its wartime wounds, papering over the cracks in the social fabric that had opened up during the German Occupation and positioning itself as a nation of resisters, in which collaborators had been few and aberrant.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Among the resisters is a small but growing group of veterans, like Tamir, who openly express dissent and outrage.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Because the construction documents were included with the purchase of the land and building permits had in fact already been granted by the city based on that initial scheme, the new owners were understandably reluctant to start over again from square one.—
Kyle Hoepner,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
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The juvenile court system has long been reluctant to handle curfew violations, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey said last month.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
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This long-standing promotion, dating back to the 1940s, generates significant positive publicity for George Webb.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Young finished on a positive note, leading the Panthers to a 4-5 record overall and a 92.2 passer rating in the final weeks of the season with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Many people are hesitant to add more medications to their regimen, which is why natural, gut-friendly options – like ginger for nausea – can make a big difference in managing side effects.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Many migrants are likely hesitant to answer questions from government officials conducting a jobs survey.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
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The market has been resolute in holding to a view that there will be a rate cut in September so far.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 Aug. 2025
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Heat comparison: With Young a year from potential free agency, the Hawks were resolute in augmenting a roster that lost at home to Miami in the play-in.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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Adapted from Chinese folklore, the film follows a boy named Ne Zha (Crystal Lee) who is born with demon-like powers and rebels against his hawk-eyed, human parents Lady Yin and Li Jing (Vincent Rodriguez III).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Since January, thousands were killed and hundreds of thousands were displaced in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese army.—
Jean Kaseya,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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