opposite
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Yields and bond prices always move in opposite direction—meaning as stocks are rising, the 10-year yield is falling and its price is rising.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
They propelled stocks on the way up, but now will work in the opposite direction on the way down.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
"Then, when you go to put it in your ear, pull on your ear lobe with the opposite hand to open up the ear canal, insert the earplug and let it fully expand."
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
But this study found the opposite to be true: Being honest led to an increase in order frequency, with shoppers spending about 5.8% more money on the site over a six-month period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
A fire would be visible for miles and might still get their attention even going in the opposite direction.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing opposite
Opposites Attract
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The Number System
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Common Core Grades 9–10, List 1
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