as in to contend (with)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square (off)
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To address this, companies should foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge-sharing, ensuring that both teams work together to combat climate corruption.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025 -
This lip mask is super hydrating — key to combat dry airplane cabin air — and luxurious feeling.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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He will be opposed by Rule 5 draft pick Shane Smith, who will be making his major league debut.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
1 Apr. 2025
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In a filing Tuesday, the US Attorney’s Office in Boston opposed Ozturk’s habeas petition, saying the Boston court does not have jurisdiction in the case because the Tufts University student was transferred out of the state shortly after her arrest.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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Vrabel then asked players to resist pulling sweatshirt hoodies over their heads during meetings.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The most resilient enterprises of tomorrow will not be the ones that resist change—but those that learn, adapt, and lead through it—with data, decisiveness, and humanity.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lansky fought attempts by the Israeli Interior Ministry to oust him from the country as an undesirable.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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While there is no vaccine to prevent the common cold nor a specific medicine to cure it, there are ways to manage your symptoms while your body fights the illness.—
Lauren Schlanger,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Johnson stands to gain politically from standing up to a president who is deeply unpopular in liberal Chicago.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Shopping at local, independent bookstores is incredibly important, especially in a community like Opelousas, where Black Pot Bookshop stands as the only bookstore in the city.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The notes seemed able to withstand water well and without getting flimsy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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This sophisticated trench is crafted to withstand both rain and wind while maintaining a breathable feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the short distance category, 2000-meter world record holder and 1500-meter Olympic silver medalist Jessica Hull will battle 800-meter world champion Mary Moraa and 1500-meter American record holder Nikki Hiltz.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the sequel, Cruise’s Maverick confides in Iceman, who is battling a terminal disease, about whether to send his protégé Rooster (Miles Teller) on a potentially fatal mission.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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