square (off)

verb

Definition of square (off)next
as in to contend (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square (off)
  1. combat
  2. oppose
  3. resist
  4. fight
  5. stand
  6. withstand
  7. battle
Verb
  • This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The irony is that Western Massachusetts built the blueprint for combating exactly this.
    — Tara Knight, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of combat
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  • Cotton has opposed ending daylight saving for years, arguing that children would head to school before sunrise and commuters could face safety risks during the winter months.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The union and its affiliated Our Schools PAC reported $620,000 in direct contributions to district candidates, but groups opposed to the union’s influence have spent far more.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of oppose
Verb
  • Retail is a recent addition for a designer who long resisted it.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In July 2025, Bennett and another man were charged with resisting arrest after a confrontation with LAPD officers at a candlelight vigil a few blocks from where Foreman was killed this year.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of resist
Verb
  • Brown's career started as well as anyone could have imagined, as the former sixth-round-pick from Central Michigan went from fighting to earn a roster spot to becoming one of the most prolific wide receivers in Pittsburgh franchise history.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The American Gaming Association has been fighting prediction markets as unlicensed gambling.
    — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fight
Verb
  • Police said a standing reward of up to $50,000 was offered to anyone with information leading to the driver's identification, arrest and conviction through Los Angeles' Administrative Code Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Hemphill recommends leaving these standing through winter, to provide shelter for birds and beneficial insects.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of stand
Verb
  • Tests showed that the structure could withstand more than 100 million operating cycles.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Jayden Daniels has been playing some good football, not withstanding his brain cramp against the Giants.
    — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of withstand
Verb
  • His unit helped limit the Colts’ rushing attack to just 105 yards, and the defensive line battled against a young offensive line to affect quarterback Daniel Jones all day.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The Hurricanes tried to battle back, and Mensah tossed a second touchdown to Barkate on a 1-yard pass.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of battle
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