SQUARING (OFF) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

squaring (off)

verb

present participle of square (off)

as in contending (with)

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opposing

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On Sunday night, this 36-year-old didn’t look a day over 27, made possible by the infusion of the run game and the respect opposing defenses now need to pay to the line of scrimmage.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
In addition to demonstrations and online campaigns, the coalition helped organize an open letter of industry professionals opposing the transaction, including JJ Abrams, Damon Lindelof, David Fincher and Denis Villeneuve.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

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