STOOD OFF Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

stood off

verb

past tense of stand off

as in turned back

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Phetchaburi Road, one of the capital’s busiest, was unusually quiet as vehicles were turned back by high water.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
For the first time in the 12 days since my cool-off, with my account newly fat with house money, the company turned back on the push notifications notifying me of BOOSTS and betting opportunities.

— Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of turned back

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But 640 qualified applicants were turned away from the school’s nursing program in the last academic year because of a lack of capacity, according to college data.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Organizers said in a statement on Instagram that guests who were turned away will have their tickets honored this weekend on Friday and Sunday, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday nights next week.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of turned away

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The Attorney General’s Office, which previously filed a motion to have the claim tossed, had opposed their release.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The piece also criticizes media and academic discussions that portray Latino men and Latinas as politically opposed blocs.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of opposed

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Marconi has resisted overtures from private equity firms, which have shown a growing appetite to invest in the food industry.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
The university initially resisted the financial institution’s requests to open an account and to provide personal information of its then-chief financial officer, but ultimately gave in, Kraus said.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of resisted

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The series was renewed for its final season last summer, setting the stage for 13 episodes to finally, truly bid farewell to a show that had withstood so much.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
The shop withstood the loss of his mom and dad, the pandemic and the stress of the Eaton fire, which destroyed his brother’s home.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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