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verb
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At 5 feet tall, her challenge is climbing a standardized 15-meter wall course and finishing with the fastest time going against an opponent climbing an identical course.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
“But here’s the thing: I’m a pioneer. And I’m going against the grain here. I’m climbing a mountain they say you can’t climb.”
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- defying
- swimming upstream
- pushing back on
- bucking the trend
- being contrarian
Possible Antonyms
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- falling in line
- getting on board
- being a team player
