: set or placed in opposition : contrary
with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought—
Felix G. Rohatyn
Felix G. Rohatynvoters who are opposed to the plan
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The bill received a favorable vote of 59 in favor, 16 opposed, and four members not voting.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
At age 30, account holders have access to the full balance of the account for any purpose.
‘Beautiful’ bill faces narrow path
Democrats stand opposed to the package, with its sweeping tax breaks and cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs, making GOP unity crucial for Trump.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 20 May 2025
The group is not categorically opposed to the potential changes, Schiffrin added.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Rumor has it that the comic was never translated into English during the Cold War because Mafalda (or Quino) was too opposed to American intervention in Vietnam.
—Lily Meyer, The Dial, 20 May 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
At age 30, account holders have access to the full balance of the account for any purpose.
‘Beautiful’ bill faces narrow path
Democrats stand opposed to the package, with its sweeping tax breaks and cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs, making GOP unity crucial for Trump.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 20 May 2025
The group is not categorically opposed to the potential changes, Schiffrin added.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Rumor has it that the comic was never translated into English during the Cold War because Mafalda (or Quino) was too opposed to American intervention in Vietnam.
—Lily Meyer, The Dial, 20 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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