STANDING OFF Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

standing off

verb

present participle of stand off

as in holding off

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Tide turns back to franchises Then the tide started turning back toward familiar waters.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
Once the company and its shareholders become accustomed to such a financial boost, an environment where individual guest spending sharply increases even when domestic park attendance is soft or steady, there’s likely no turning back.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of turning back

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The need has existed and continues to grow while institutional and industry support keep turning away.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
The market distress peaked in 2024 with State Farm and Farmers announcing plans to drop tens of thousands of customers, and other major insurers turning away all new customers.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

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The founders of Plank Hardware create hardware made to offset a kitchen’s harsh fixtures, while still withstanding the wear and tear of daily use.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
The dismissals varied but building a middle order capable of withstanding a spin barrage in helpful conditions is fundamental to England’s ambitions overseas.

— Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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The two suspects were arrested on suspicion of robbery, conspiracy and resisting arrest.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Establishing repeatable procedures helps create consistency, discipline and stronger long-term outcomes, while resisting the impulse to rush decisions gives you time to pay attention to the fundamentals rather than chase shortcuts.

— Carey Bringle, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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