resists
- present tense form of resist (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Indeed, one of the striking features of the majority opinion is how persistently it resists artificial distinctions.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 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
She resists, preferring to forget the intense physical and emotional pain of her life, but is lured by her longing to paint again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
“It can’t really happen, can it? He intends to brainsweep everyone who resists him? Doesn’t he have to put them in his Whisperer to do that? What about people in other countries?”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
