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
Longest speech becomes rhetorical brawl The speech quickly became a reflection of a divided nation, with Trump haranguing the liberal opposition in Congress and multiple Democrats launching protests throughout.
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Bhattacharya became a polarizing figure during the pandemic due to his opposition to Covid lockdowns.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
And with a tight GOP margin in the House, their opposition could prove a headache for Johnson who faces several factions within his party.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
Under the initial plan, the ID would be required for boarding flights in the U.S and entering some federal facilities by 2008, but that deadline has been continuously extended amid opposition from states.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Bhattacharya became a polarizing figure during the pandemic due to his opposition to Covid lockdowns.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
And with a tight GOP margin in the House, their opposition could prove a headache for Johnson who faces several factions within his party.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
Under the initial plan, the ID would be required for boarding flights in the U.S and entering some federal facilities by 2008, but that deadline has been continuously extended amid opposition from states.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opposition
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The steam engine, the internet, mobile computing—all initially sparked uncertainty and resistance.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The announcement of the layoffs was met with resistance from students across the state.—
Andy Rose and Maria Aguilar Prieto,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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His nomination to become the nation’s 26th Health and Human Services Secretary was met with considerable objection from the medical community.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Multiple speakers were also allowed to accuse Israel of carrying out a genocide, also with no objection from Lauber.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Each robot also had a photodetector that could sense the polarity of light, allowing basic commands to be sent using a simple flashlight with a polarization filter.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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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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This divergence is another example of a shift in investor sentiment toward defensive strategies as macroeconomic risks persist.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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This divergence might shock European elites, but is hardly surprising given the rise of populist nationalism across the world, including in many European countries.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Opposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposition. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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