STANDING OFF Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

standing off

verb

present participle of stand off

as in holding off

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And when his name was very publicly mentioned in the trade talks that eventually sent Giannis Antetokounmpo, there was no turning back.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Beyond markets, investors are also watching geopolitical risks, with attention turning back to the Middle East.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 24 June 2026

Definition of turning back

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Many political scientists attribute the narrowing of the gender gap in religiosity to more young women turning away from religion rather than more young men turning toward it.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 9 July 2026
The ball in the net, the goalkeeper reacting, fans erupting in the background, and Messi already turning away with his arms raised.

— Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of turning away

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The Swiss defense held its own, withstanding many Argentina chances and eventually taking the reigning champions to extra time.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Natividad's great-great-great grandfather adapted and so did his descendants ‒ withstanding every new attempt to erase their language, culture or traditions.

— Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Definition of withstanding

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The Hansons both face felony second-degree battery charges and misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, while Bone faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing government operations, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

— Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026
Under the banner of resisting the West, Khamenei defied sanctions to build up the country’s nuclear program, its arsenal of missiles and its network of militant allies across the region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of resisting

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Representatives for the American Chemistry Council and Fragrance Creators Association, other groups opposing the measure, declined to comment.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Shimizu voluntarily stayed in Vietnam after World War II to join the Việt Minh resistance, opposing French colonial reoccupation, the photographer explained.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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