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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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Instead, the party's candidate, Kenyon, is focusing on hyper-local issues such as opposing new housing developments on green-belt land, pitching himself as a "normal" local lad.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The creatures faced a prophetic choice: munch on the grass on the side marked with a Mexican flag, or opt for the greenery on the opposing South African side.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

So, in spite of O’Leary’s concerted efforts to smear the protesters as “proxies” for the Chinese government, and to dismiss opposing arguments as “poo-poo,” Utah politicians sound quite different right now.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

The Rams star quarterback manipulates opposing players with his eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

To the horrified spectators Laocoön had been punished for opposing the entry of the horse which most certainly no one else would now do.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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