opposite
Example Sentences
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The opposite of that is to be judgmental.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Two of the central characters are former female soldiers, who fought on opposite sides.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Canada, on the other hand, has done exactly the opposite: If you have a direct ancestor born across the northern border, no matter how far back, you probably qualify.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
But Emily Bowersock Hill, CEO of investment firm Bowersock Capital Partners, thinks the rush of spending on the AI buildout is having the opposite effect.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Spying an empty bus shelter on the opposite side of the street, I sit on the icy metal bench and wrap my arms tight around my calves, rest my forehead on my knees.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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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