RESISTS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

resists

verb

present tense third-person singular of resist

as in opposes

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 resists An unskilled crew can raise a structural shell in weeks instead of months, and the finished building resists fire, mold, and Category 5 hurricane winds. — Joe Mullich, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The researchers also focused on reducing the robot’s effective inertia, a property that describes how strongly an object resists changes in its motion. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns. — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 Altman resists calling the broader set of incidents a total loss-of-control event. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Unlike Paris or New York, which are exhibitionists and appreciate a certain voyeur, Milan, as Porter implied, resists a single definition. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026 That’s an attitude that Paulo Herkenhoff, a septuagenarian art curator, resists. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026 The actor resists framing her character as either predator or victim. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 Tarlov also resists being in lockstep with every Democratic position and trend. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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The museum opposes an attempt by the Jewish Federation-Council of Greater Los Angeles and its board chair Daniel Gryczman, who sued in September for the return of Lucas Cranach the Elder’s 16th-century diptych painting Adam and Eve.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Doody, a former radio host, also supports school choice and opposes a millionaire tax, two notches in his favor.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

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This pair is a smart choice for walk-to-run beginners who are looking for a budget-friendly shoe that withstands serious mileage.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
If the map withstands a court challenge, Cleaver will have to win over voters in both Democratic Kansas City and the solidly Trump parts of Missouri.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

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