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as in opposed
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Recent Examples of against
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
During the disturbance, one of them used pepper spray against the other.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
The data doesn't lie: vaccines work, including against COVID-19.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 May 2025
Public integrity cases, such as the indictment that was dropped against New York Mayor Eric Adams or conviction of former Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., are among the highest-profile cases the department prosecutes.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Preposition
Specifically, his bet-on-myself fight against Oscar De La Hoya in 2007.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
During the disturbance, one of them used pepper spray against the other.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
The data doesn't lie: vaccines work, including against COVID-19.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 May 2025
Public integrity cases, such as the indictment that was dropped against New York Mayor Eric Adams or conviction of former Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., are among the highest-profile cases the department prosecutes.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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The villas serve as a backdrop to the entire show, providing Islanders with a variety of areas to lounge and chat. Season 7 — which premiered on June 3 — takes place at the same Fijian villa that the previous season of Love Island USA was filmed in.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The recall was announced on June 2 after Coca-Cola, Topo Chico's distributor, identified possible contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that occurs naturally in water sources, including mineral water.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The bill received a favorable vote of 59 in favor, 16 opposed, and four members not voting.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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At age 30, account holders have access to the full balance of the account for any purpose. ‘Beautiful’ bill faces narrow path Democrats stand opposed to the package, with its sweeping tax breaks and cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs, making GOP unity crucial for Trump.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
20 May 2025
Preposition
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All of which meant Anderson tucked and rolled upon hitting the ground — and executed two perfect somersaults that carried her over the finish line.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Written on them is the oath that the researchers took upon becoming civil servants, according to one IFPTE member who asked not to be named.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Real estate agents across the country report a chilled environment, with sellers unwilling to lower their prices and buyers reluctant to make a big purchase as the economy flounders and the costs for a mortgage, insurance and property taxes rise.—
Ronda Kaysen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The bad-guy turn came because Rhodes, dressed like a discount Homelander but seemingly unwilling to make the smart move to the dark side, was running out of breathing room.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Now the video board has become an integral part of Wrigley, like the bleachers, the ivy and its older, technologically averse relative, the 88-year-old center field scoreboard built by Bill Veeck.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The authors contend that stock returns are related to the amount of daylight and that shorter days cause many to become more risk averse.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Elsewhere in the country, too, state agencies and providers that rely on SAMHSA funding and technical support are feeling isolated, lost and reluctant to reach out to the federal staff left at the agency, says Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan, a psychiatrist in San Diego, Calif.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Jobless claims — a proxy for layoffs — still remain low by historical standards, suggesting that employers are reluctant to cut staff despite uncertainty over Trump’s policies.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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