stands off

verb

present tense third-person singular of stand off
as in holds off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands off
  1. turns back
  2. turns away
  3. resists
  4. opposes
  5. withstands
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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 insect naturally turns away when an antenna touches an obstacle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of turns away
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  • Aparicio resists drawing conclusions, privileging an experiential approach with its own rhythms, ambitious in scope yet intimate in focus, that could well become an arthouse sleeper.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But while high-end hospitality can easily be bought and packaged, what happened at the sanctuary that day resists easy aestheticization.
    — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of resists
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  • Later, the Moon opposes Saturn in your 1st House of Identity, asking whether an agreement still honors your own limits.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But that popularity may not translate directly into votes, according to Kevin Sabet, CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a non-profit that opposes marijuana legalization and commercialization.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of opposes
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  • His performance could dictate how well Orlando withstands Chicago’s press.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Like tomatoes, pumpkins have a sturdy structure that withstands heat processing.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of withstands
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