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as in opposed
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Its benefits arrive from a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, squalane, and mineral SPF 30 for a well-rounded formula that replenishes skin’s moisture levels and protects against UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
But in Europe, a momentous political shift was under way, with street protests against the Russian invasion drawing out hundreds of thousands of people.
—Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
JuJu Watkins followed up her unreal performance in the win over UCLA with another stat-stuffing stunner against Michigan State that included 28 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
Some retainers even include small bite ramps designed to relieve muscle tension and protect against excessive force on the teeth.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Its benefits arrive from a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, squalane, and mineral SPF 30 for a well-rounded formula that replenishes skin’s moisture levels and protects against UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
But in Europe, a momentous political shift was under way, with street protests against the Russian invasion drawing out hundreds of thousands of people.
—Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
JuJu Watkins followed up her unreal performance in the win over UCLA with another stat-stuffing stunner against Michigan State that included 28 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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Pope caught the giant largemouth around 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 22.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
28 Feb. 2025
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Obviously well rehearsed and executed on the screen.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has since distanced himself from the entire scheme, expressing surprise that Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and King Abdullah II of Jordan were so strongly opposed to it.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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So, in trying to play two twin brothers who are so opposed, there’s still some semblance of love beneath it all.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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The cast had plenty of real-life inspiration to draw upon for its more romantic moments: Hudson is engaged to Danny Fujikawa; Brenda Song is planning a wedding with fellow actor Macaulay Culkin; and Justin Theroux proposed to his fiancé Nicole Brydon Bloom in 2024.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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If agreed upon, couples may decide to open their relationship.—
Myisha Battle,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Trump Administration appears unwilling to let Europe leverage its noisy but dilatory contributions to the Ukraine war into a seat at the negotiating table.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2025
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Among the 15 people who work at Duffy’s is Russell’s long-time business partner Jim Fab, who still toils in the kitchen making soups and sauces and whatever else needs done, long past retirement age but unwilling to stop working.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Oppenheimer’s trading desk pointed out last week that equity investors have generally become more risk averse this month amid growing political, macroeconomic and policy uncertainties.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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Industry representatives and members of Congress have accused the FAA of being more risk averse than necessary, stifling innovation.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Here is another gloomy spaceship, abounding in grim experiments and hostile personalities, with Pattinson once more playing a reluctant space traveller.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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At nearly every turn, he’s been able to get away with it, often with the reluctant acquiescence of Western leaders, from George W. Bush to Angela Merkel, who looked away from his misdeeds for the sake of diplomatic comity.—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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