as in to contend (with)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square (off)
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To combat that challenge, many younger buyers are considering buying (or continuing to rent) with friends or family.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Eilish will also donate $1 from each ticket sold to Reverb, the organization dedicated to providing support to combat food insecurity and climate change causes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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The combination of DePrimeo and Rotondi simply overpowered Masco (3-1), and that duo is bound to cause nightmares for opposing lines all season.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, the more subtle aspects of Goodman’s all-around game — pitch calling, receiving, and knowledge of opposing hitters — have been impressive.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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Criminal court records reviewed by PEOPLE show the 35-year-old faces charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and a false report.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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But previous presidents have resisted the temptation to exploit them, and the law has served as a powerful norm notwithstanding its weaknesses.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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Similarly to their meeting last year, Georgia trailed early and managed to fight its way back.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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But instead of fighting my body and losing, now my body and I fight together against our enemy, anxiety.—
Jack Korngold,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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Clever and non-profane tee-to-green commentary should be allowed, just not when a player is standing over his ball.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Despite these uncertainties, the Devel Sixteen stands as a symbol of engineering ambition, a provocative attempt to break the ceiling of what’s possible with internal combustion.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sirianni appeared intentionally reserved during his press conference, repeating that the Eagles have to keep their emotions in check to withstand the swells of a game, the adjustments required on the field.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Along the way, there’s usually some crime syndicate causing trouble and towns filled with folks looking for help, but the primary throughline is collecting, training, and battling.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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As Soledad battles a legal system riddled with corruption, inequality and skewed patriarchal values, Julieta’s case ignites a wave of outrage and solidarity, giving rise to a powerful movement demanding justice.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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