STANDS OFF Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

stands off

verb

present tense third-person singular of stand off

as in holds off

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An exhibit celebrating the Metro’s rail system turns back time with its vintage 1970s railcar.

— Liam Scott, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Kara talks her out of it, and when Ruthye walks away, Kara turns back to Krem and stabs him multiple times with a sword.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 June 2026

Definition of turns back

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The bear, seemingly frightened, quickly turns away from the boy and continues running, sliding under a boat parked in the driveway.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
In fact, the pursuit of a truly American design style—one that turns away from imitation and toward exploration—has been a focus for architects since this country was founded.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 4 July 2026

Definition of turns away

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The episodes bounce between periods as Angelyne tries new ventures (a music career) and resists others (a Playboy photoshoot), all while avoiding the journalist (Alex Karpovsky) and documentarian (Lukas Gage) trying to uncover her origin story.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
The book, like the exhibition, is overwhelming, resists linear reading, and purposefully drives the observer into a state of disorientation.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of resists

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The group, known as SSPX, celebrates the traditional Latin Mass and opposes some modern church reforms.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026
Scott Charton, the spokesperson for Missourians for Fair Taxation, a campaign group that opposes Amendment 5, emphasized that the amendment had nothing to do with data centers.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

Definition of opposes

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Meanwhile, the inside is lined with sturdy organic cotton twill, which withstands wear and tear.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Each rocker is made from all-weather high- density polyethylene (HDPE) that withstands rain, snow, and wind and resists fading, cracking, and rot.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

Definition of withstands

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