SQUARE (OFF) Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

square (off)

verb

Definition of square (off)

as in to contend (with)

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Verb

The withdrawal casts uncertainty over programs to combat HIV and other diseases in a country where shortages often force patients to bring basic supplies such as bandages to clinics and buy their own medicines.

— Farai Mutsaka, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
To combat money laundering, federal regulations require banks to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more.

— Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of combat

Verb

The floated consideration of the legislation comes after Jeffries opposed an amendment to an annual foreign affairs spending bill that aimed to cut off aid to Israel back in July, a measure more than 100 Democrats supported.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026
Many in the local community have opposed the dam, even damaging bridges to prevent surveyors from entering the area.

— Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of oppose

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Zambia objected to provisions covering the use of health data and also resisted Washington’s effort to link the health agreement to cooperation on critical minerals.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Ayer came on board the film after reading Cameron Alexander’s script, which provoked such a strong emotional response that the director couldn’t resist taking the material on.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of resist

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Whichever one remains standing will be wounded and weakened, and the human forces can then finish that monster off.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Thanks to the single-floor layout of the tiny house, there's tons of room in here to walk around and stand upright, which is always a nice luxury in a tiny house.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of stand

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Stunned at first by his opponent’s aggressiveness and the onslaught of personal attacks, Ted trains himself to withstand the barrages and to respond in kind.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
The rating also allows the unit to withstand temporary submersion under specified test conditions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of withstand

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JSerra converted on three fourth downs in the second half Friday, allowing the Lions to battle back from a seven-point, first-half deficit to beat host Bishop Amat 37-28.

— Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Van and Pantoja battled each other in December, with Pantoja losing the belt.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of battle

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