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  • present participle of oppose.
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opposing

[uh-poh-zing] / əˈpoʊ zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
at variance
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Opposing points of view don’t stand a chance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Opposing managers have highlighted Arsenal's quality from corners and free-kicks and, in Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, they have two of the best takers in the league.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

Opposing defenses committed 111 errors against the Brewers, 11 more than their closest rival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Opposing the Saja Boys is the movie’s equivalent of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but in triplicate.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2025

Opposing forces in every school district in the country were left to work out their own solutions.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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