square (off)

verb

Definition of square (off)next
as in to contend (with)

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  1. combat
  2. oppose
  3. resist
  4. fight
  5. stand
  6. withstand
  7. battle
Verb
  • According to Pfizer, fever is generally a protective response, raising the body's temperature to combat invading microbes.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The predictable nature of this problem raises the question of whether anything can be done to proactively combat it, and thankfully, the answer is yes.
    Michael Timmes, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of combat
Verb
  • Congressional leaders are scrambling to find a solution to averting a looming government shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump killed a bipartisan stopgap measure Wednesday by ordering Republicans to oppose it.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That came after 64% opposed a bond referendum in November 2023 to allow the city to borrow $35.5 million for the project.
    Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of oppose
Verb
  • For example, ghostwood and manzanita branches resist decay better than grapewood.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The lord of the world resists to the best of his [ability?] all seizures[?]/setbacks[?].
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of resist
Verb
  • Parking Lot Altercation This sketch follows Short and Mikey Day using hand signals to fight over a parking space.
    Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The other part of it too is, while House Republicans were fighting over this spending bill, guess what Senate Democrats were doing?
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fight
Verb
  • The chupacabra was also reported in other places, including parts of the U.S., where it was described as a small creature standing on four feet, looking like a hairless dog.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The lazy naturals are folks who don’t want to compromise the integrity of their curls but can’t stand the thought of long washdays and laborious maintenance.
    Annie Blay, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stand
Verb
  • Risk Tolerance : Investors need emotional resilience and a time horizon to withstand further potential volatility or drawdowns before the recovery.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Its heat shield has been designed to withstand temperatures of about 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit while facing the sun at its closest approach, according to NASA.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of withstand
Verb
  • And kicker Mitch Jeter, who had missed half of his 12 field goal attempts and battled injuries this season, made two of his three kicks on Friday, including a 49-yarder with seven seconds remaining in the first half that put Notre Dame ahead 17-3 at halftime.
    Tim Casey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Precedent Last Christmas, Swift was present as Kelce and his teammates battled it out with the Las Vegas Raiders in a game that resulted in a 20-14 loss for the Chiefs.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of battle
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