as in to contend (with)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square (off)
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Lawn mowing encourages lateral shoot growth, resulting in a thicker lawn that is better able to combat weeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025 -
Lebanon has been in talks with the International Monetary Fund for years over a recovery plan that would include billions in loans and require the country to combat corruption, restructure its banks, and bring improvements to diverse public services, including electricity and water.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot more vocally opposed pension sweeteners during her term, including a last-ditch attempt to convince Pritzker to veto firefighter pension legislation that was projected to add between $18 million and $30 million to the city’s annual bill.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Collins specifically opposes cuts to USAID funding for healthcare programs under PEPFAR, United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, a program proposed President George Bush in 2003.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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This is especially true for decentralized finance (DeFi), which, by its nature, resists traditional regulatory models.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Serkis, of course, can’t resist playing a couple of parts himself and takes on the affable Rooster and Farmer Jones.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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One idea was to add tanks or other iconic Army equipment to an exhibit parked on the National Mall where tourists could learn about the Army's history of fighting the nation's wars.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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At one point the pair had fought in the street, leading police to take the man's identity, which helped lead to him, investigators said.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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Over the last three years, Eli Lilly's average growth rate stands at a strong 17%, vastly superior to AbbVie's less than 1%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Bryce Huff #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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It is crafted from 100 percent fir wood that’s durable enough to withstand everything from cat scratches to wind gusts.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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These flags are meticulously handcrafted in the USA using durable, high-quality materials to withstand harsh weather.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Some of the incidents from last season weren’t egregious per se, such as driving unnecessarily slowly in qualifying, while others were a direct result of battling with another driver, including several incidents with Lando Norris.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Sherlock battles with his intellect and his emotion when he is confronted with this young woman claiming to be his daughter.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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