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  • present participle of oppose.
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opposing

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


Example Sentences

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Opposing managers have highlighted Arsenal's quality from corners and free-kicks and, in Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, they have two of the best takers in the league.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

Opposing defenses committed 111 errors against the Brewers, 11 more than their closest rival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Opposing the Saja Boys is the movie’s equivalent of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but in triplicate.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2025

Opposing coaches who had never seen her play always came away impressed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2025

Opposing them were the Half-Breeds, who considered Grant a losing candidate because many voters had become disgusted by the scandals and corruption during his time in office.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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