squaring (off)

present participle of square (off)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squaring (off)
opposing
Verb
  • Widely hailed as the GOAT by former record-holder Klose, opposing coaches, and his teammates, Messi continues to perform at an elite level, adapting his game with superior soccer IQ.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • This makes the shows exempt from the equal-time rule, which requires equal opportunities for opposing political candidates on non-news programming.
    Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026
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“Squaring (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squaring%20%28off%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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