1
as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
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2
as in to fight
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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Recent Examples of oppose
The Democratic governor also can expect some support from minority Republicans in the legislature who have opposed raising taxes on the wealthy.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
In the matter of the bombshell CNN video released last year that showed Combs physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura at a Los Angeles hotel, Subramanian left the opposing parties to find middle ground as to whether it can be presented to jurors.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Those results are similar to those from a July 2009 poll from Quinnipiac University, which found 71% of Connecticut voters favored — and 27% opposed — a state income tax hike for couples making at least $500,000.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
In special House elections during Trump era, fortune rarely favors opposing party
In:
Adam Schiff
Politics
Washington D.C.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
In the matter of the bombshell CNN video released last year that showed Combs physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura at a Los Angeles hotel, Subramanian left the opposing parties to find middle ground as to whether it can be presented to jurors.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Those results are similar to those from a July 2009 poll from Quinnipiac University, which found 71% of Connecticut voters favored — and 27% opposed — a state income tax hike for couples making at least $500,000.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
In special House elections during Trump era, fortune rarely favors opposing party
In:
Adam Schiff
Politics
Washington D.C.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppose
Verb
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Vrabel then asked players to resist pulling sweatshirt hoodies over their heads during meetings.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The most resilient enterprises of tomorrow will not be the ones that resist change—but those that learn, adapt, and lead through it—with data, decisiveness, and humanity.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
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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This lip mask is super hydrating — key to combat dry airplane cabin air — and luxurious feeling.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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To address this, companies should foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge-sharing, ensuring that both teams work together to combat climate corruption.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Oppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppose. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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