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opposing

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


Example Sentences

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But many Russians are nevertheless holding out, opposing a Max mandate in schools and state institutions, and saying they don’t trust the app to safeguard their privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In 2023 it brokered a deal between bitter rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, which lave long stood on opposing sides in proxy wars in the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Duke’s 26.8% opposing three-point percentage is the 15th-best in the nation and that challenged the Bruins’ offense, which became one dimensional trying to get the ball to Betts in the post.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

When older adults activated one muscle to stabilize themselves, the opposing muscle often tightened at the same time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

It was a broomstick with an upside-down protractor attached on one end and a wooden straightedge on the opposing side that rotated around a nail.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam