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 Eve resists scream-queen clichés, but Gemma’s boringly typical tortured backstory is as flat as her wan chemistry with Nick. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Harbour resists the idea that the label was ever a cage or a hurdle to his progress as an artist. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Multiple reviewers have called out the backside-flattering fit and stretchy material that resists getting baggy after a full day of wear. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 But while high-end hospitality can easily be bought and packaged, what happened at the sanctuary that day resists easy aestheticization. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 It is meant to make arrests easier for officers when a person resists. — Meg Anderson, NPR, 12 Aug. 2026 Material resists scratches, and no drilling into the car is required to install them. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 In both cases, Murphy resists direct commentary, instead using politics as a set piece to make meaning and Shakespearean entertainment out of the players themselves. — Leo Lasdun, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 Unlike cheap towels that are prone to shedding fuzzballs, this two-pack is low-linting and resists pilling. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

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The Moon opposes Venus earlier today, reminding us that our needs and other people’s needs may not automatically line up.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
The Chinese government firmly opposes and combats all forms of cyberattacks in accordance with the law.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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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
His performance could dictate how well Orlando withstands Chicago’s press.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

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