1
as in opposition
the inclination to resist
after some initial resistance, the city council warmed up to the proposed development plan
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2
as in underground
a secret organization in a conquered country fighting against enemy forces
soldiers from the resistance were captured after a skirmish outside the foreign ministry
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Recent Examples of resistance
This modular sectional by Birch Lane at Wayfair features handwoven resin wicker over a rust-free aluminum frame, ensuring longevity and resistance to the elements.
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May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Romantic Resistance, Denim Dudes’ third trend for F/W 26-27, is about love, creativity and fashion being used as a powerful form of resistance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
That pilot, however, was met with outrage and resistance.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
From that point on, the chart settled into a consolidation phase with support around $52 and resistance in the $60-$62 area.
—David Keller, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Romantic Resistance, Denim Dudes’ third trend for F/W 26-27, is about love, creativity and fashion being used as a powerful form of resistance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
That pilot, however, was met with outrage and resistance.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
From that point on, the chart settled into a consolidation phase with support around $52 and resistance in the $60-$62 area.
—David Keller, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistance
Noun
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Thrasher’s bid to become FSU president initially drew some opposition, in part, because of his lack of an academic background.—
Dara Kam,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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But Trump ordered a new review of the deal in April, softening his previous opposition to Nippon buying U.S. Steel.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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And that song is just this crazy underground hit with all those guys.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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The film’s synopsis reads: Set in London’s iconic shadowy underground, the malevolent figure of Creep unleashes fresh terror on unsuspecting tube passengers and Londoners.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Several Republicans have already expressed objections to the legislation as approved by the House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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Maryland parents fight for right to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ school materials The school case surrounds parents’ objections in Maryland to books with LGBTQ+ characters that Montgomery County Public Schools, which is based in the Washington metro area, added to its curriculum in 2022.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Resistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistance. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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