in spite
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adverb
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This was in spite of the fact that the 14th Amendment grants birthright citizenship to “all persons” who are born in the United States and subject to its laws.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
But as they began house hunting in April they quickly realized that. in spite of high home prices and elevated mortgage rates, the Peabody market was exceptionally hot.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
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- to get a reaction
- for the heck of it
- defiantly
- to grind their gears
- out of malice
Possible Antonyms
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- with good intentions
- out of kindness
- as a favor
- just to be nice
- to lend a hand
