opposite
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They propelled stocks on the way up, but now will work in the opposite direction on the way down.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
"Then, when you go to put it in your ear, pull on your ear lobe with the opposite hand to open up the ear canal, insert the earplug and let it fully expand."
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Ali praised Dosanjh's ability to bring warmth and restraint to emotionally complex scenes, particularly opposite Shah's character who struggles with Alzheimer's disease.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
On the opposite end, we find that consumer staples like supermarket stocks and healthcare are the laggards, delivering returns of 0.38% and 0.42% a month on average during rising rate cycles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“I thought the opposite of that was the last five minutes of math class, when the teacher’s going on and on and on about decimals,” she said.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing opposite
Opposites Attract
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The Number System
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Common Core Grades 9–10, List 1
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