: set or placed in opposition : contrary
with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought—
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Felix G. Rohatynvoters who are opposed to the plan
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The first half of the series is fundamentally opposed to the second.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, 41% of Republicans support this plan, while a plurality, 49%, are opposed.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Job opportunities or not, Near West Side community members and local advocates remain opposed to the use of the public housing land for a soccer facility.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Most important, Ukrainians remain categorically opposed to any strategy that ends with Russian control over their government.
—Janina Dill, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, 41% of Republicans support this plan, while a plurality, 49%, are opposed.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Job opportunities or not, Near West Side community members and local advocates remain opposed to the use of the public housing land for a soccer facility.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Most important, Ukrainians remain categorically opposed to any strategy that ends with Russian control over their government.
—Janina Dill, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opposed
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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