resist
verb (used with object)
to withstand, strive against, or oppose.
resists
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present tense formof resist (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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And in a league hard-wired to drag down any team that inches too far ahead, anyone who resists the gravitational pull toward mediocrity has figured out how to beat the system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
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
“The world resists me and I resist the world,” I said.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
