as in opposed
to refuse to give in to
it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems
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Recent Examples of resisted
The suit alleges she was informed the officer resisted calls to attend remedial training going so far as to tell his fellow officers that Internal Affairs could open up an insubordination case on him.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Media buyers have pressed for rollbacks in rates on cable, and the media companies have resisted.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026
After reporters resisted, the judge ended the hearing early.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026
The institution has resisted placing it under glass or alarming it in order to allow visitors as unrestricted a viewing experience as possible.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 June 2026
At other times, Wood angrily resisted new approaches.
—Hillel Italie, Fortune, 9 June 2026
For months, Newsom – who is term-limited and cannot run again after this year – resisted throwing his weight behind a Democrat in the race to succeed him.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
At other times, Wood angrily resisted new approaches.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
However, Ruto’s former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached in 2024, told CNN the plan revealed double standards on the part of the US and should be resisted.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Media buyers have pressed for rollbacks in rates on cable, and the media companies have resisted.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026
After reporters resisted, the judge ended the hearing early.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026
The institution has resisted placing it under glass or alarming it in order to allow visitors as unrestricted a viewing experience as possible.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 June 2026
At other times, Wood angrily resisted new approaches.
—Hillel Italie, Fortune, 9 June 2026
For months, Newsom – who is term-limited and cannot run again after this year – resisted throwing his weight behind a Democrat in the race to succeed him.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
At other times, Wood angrily resisted new approaches.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
However, Ruto’s former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached in 2024, told CNN the plan revealed double standards on the part of the US and should be resisted.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resisted
Verb
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His death sparked celebration among Iranians who opposed his rule and despair from pro-regime loyalists.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But residents heavily opposed the I-77 South project after NCDOT released preliminary designs for the roadway in November.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Verb
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All these years, the stigma stuck no matter how hard the family fought to change the narrative.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Trump’s pitch came at a time when mixed martial arts had fought its way into the mainstream.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But the Knicks withstood the pressure.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Iran has withstood immense military pressure for months and claims triumph on the battleground.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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“Resisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resisted. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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