opposite
Example Sentences
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“That sounds about like the exact opposite of SpaceX,” Hegseth said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But the opposite was true: I was deluged with requests for help from people hoping to save their relationships with their friends and loved ones.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
He was mindful not to tip into villainous theatrics during layered interactions opposite Danes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The atoms are arranged so that each one is paired with another atom that has an equal but opposite energy offset.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Shortly after, he watched the devoted Pack carry the girl in the red parka in the opposite direction from where he was heading.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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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