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
  • The presence of local brick-and-mortar romance bookstores not only combats the stigma but also fosters connection among readers searching for community beyond their screens.
    — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
  • Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries turned from Western allies to Russia for help combating Islamic militants.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of combat
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  • The bill is also opposed by organizations representing technology and broadband companies as well as gas station convenience store operators.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Activists opposing the company’s plans include civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of oppose
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  • Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Are the foundations laid in 1776 and 1789 still strong enough and sound enough to resist the tremors of our times?
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of resist
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  • Defense attorneys unsuccessfully fought the public release of the statements from Twiggs and the chat room messages.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Environmental advocates and leaders of Native tribes, who have been fighting the project, criticized the decision.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of fight
Verb
  • And as things stand, San Francisco’s bullpen could desperately use someone like the submariner.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of stand
Verb
  • Rollable displays must withstand repetitive bending and stress when the panel is rolled out.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026
  • Not every promising study will withstand larger clinical trials.
    — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of withstand
Verb
  • The Three Lions battled back from a goal down to beat Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32 with a pair of late goals by Harry Kane.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Key Background Tensions between Musk and Altman are at a high as their AI companies battle for supremacy.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of battle
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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