square up
phrasal verb
squared up; squaring up; squares up
: to turn so that one is facing something or someone directly
She squared up (with/to the basket) for a three-point shot.
They squared up for a fight.
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And Putin continues to enjoy close military and security ties with Iran, which is currently squaring up against Israel after its leader Benjamin Netanyahu declared war against Palestine's Hamas militants following their 2023 attack on October 7.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
So far Gabe seems to be feeling pretty cocky about squaring up against his machine replacement.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
But another women’s group, the nonprofit National Women’s Law Center, has squared up in defense of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
So far Gabe seems to be feeling pretty cocky about squaring up against his machine replacement.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
But another women’s group, the nonprofit National Women’s Law Center, has squared up in defense of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Square up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/square%20up. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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