as in to oppose
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 resist
Dom Amore: How Sarah Strong is quietly tipping women’s basketball scales back toward UConn
Sarah Strong chose UConn, resisting South Carolin’s late recruiting push.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
Netanyahu is facing pressure at home from former Israeli security chiefs, protesters and the families of hostages still held in Gaza to return to ceasefire negotiations, which his far-right coalition has resisted.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
This was done by using the slender bridges to form triangles, a rigid shape found in engineering and architecture to resist bending and warping.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
These maps, based on research into earthquake sources such as faults and how seismic waves move through the earth’s crust, are used to determine the forces that structures in each community should be designed to resist.
—Jonathan P. Stewart, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
Netanyahu is facing pressure at home from former Israeli security chiefs, protesters and the families of hostages still held in Gaza to return to ceasefire negotiations, which his far-right coalition has resisted.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
This was done by using the slender bridges to form triangles, a rigid shape found in engineering and architecture to resist bending and warping.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
These maps, based on research into earthquake sources such as faults and how seismic waves move through the earth’s crust, are used to determine the forces that structures in each community should be designed to resist.
—Jonathan P. Stewart, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resist
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Based on pre- and post-debate data collected from the audience, Sey's stance on opposing trans athletes in women's sports appeared to be the winning argument.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The group's visit to a major shrine, overseen by the Israeli military, was opposed by Druze leaders in the rest of Syria.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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The notes seemed able to withstand water well and without getting flimsy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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This sophisticated trench is crafted to withstand both rain and wind while maintaining a breathable feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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An affidavit reviewed by USA TODAY indicates Balmer and his spouse were fighting during the January 2023 incident when Penbrook Police responded.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The disgraced music mogul has fought to be released from jail pending trial three times, with his most recent attempt denied on Nov. 27.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Resist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resist. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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