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resists

  • present tense form
    of resist (3rd person singular).
    resist
    verb (used with object)
    to withstand, strive against, or oppose.

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Roberts’ opinion for the court, despite being well-written and legally correct, resists critiquing the original order with the forcefulness this issue deserves.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

In a news release, a museum spokesperson said Mull’s work “upsets any storybook picture of perfection” and resists nostalgia while acknowledging its allure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

The goal: to build digital ecosystems that ensure Europe retains control over services and data, and resists foreign interference.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

Because water resists compression, pulling the plunger creates increasing resistance.

From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026

It resists, but now I want it off.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir