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opposing

[uh-poh-zing] / əˈpoʊ zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
at variance
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against Sheffield Steelers in October 2023 when he was hit in the neck by the skate of opposing player Matt Petgrave.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Several lawmakers have criticized the merger, citing antitrust concerns, and last month more than 1,000 film and television professionals signed a letter opposing the deal.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

When Dana Eberle sat down to draft the paperwork for her most recent divorce, she didn’t have to worry about opposing counsel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Since shadow docket rulings are unsigned, we can’t know for certain the usual tally of supporting and opposing justices.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

“Best of luck. At present, it’s my father you should worry about. With him opposing you, you have no chance to survive.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan