as in to contend (with)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square (off)
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Former President Joe Biden, as part of his signature agenda to combat climate change, set a goal that half of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2030 would be electric, which also meant having an adequate, reliable nationwide charging infrastructure by then.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025 -
Weighted blanket: on sale for $43.99 Original price: $46.99 (Amazon) Traveling can be stressful for some, so to combat that stress and get some sleep, a weighted blanket could be the perfect solution.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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For decades, the organization vigorously opposed sports gambling.—
Made by History,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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California voters opposed similar school voucher plans in 1993 and 2000, with both initiatives receiving about 30 percent support.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Many assume government workers will resist new technology, but this overlooks a simple truth: The entire U.S. workforce already navigates sophisticated technology in their daily lives.—
Alex Saric,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The two men met face-to-face in their home borough on Sunday to hash out their differences over the spending bill and how Democrats can effectively resist President Trump’s second term agenda.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Earlier in the day, President Trump rejected reports that adviser Elon Musk would be briefed on how the United States would fight a hypothetical war with China.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
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After the Woodley fight was canceled, Edwards wanted to fight Jorge Masvidal, someone ranked ahead of him or for the UFC welterweight crown.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Yet there the two captains of these brilliant teams stood over referee Istvan Kovacs, waiting nervously to see the outcome of the first coin toss that determined the location of the penalty shootout.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
12 Mar. 2025
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The film begins somewhere in modern times at an American-as-apple-pie burger stand where Amziah and his band are putting on an anthemic bluegrass performance.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Before installing, choose a tile that is waterproof and durable enough to withstand walking.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Now, 25 years later, Zenger Folkman conducted a study to determine whether its initial conclusions about leadership styles have withstood the test of time and remain valid today.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Shaver, 40, of Kansas City, was left to grapple with the devastating loss after her 61-year-old mother spent 322 days on a ventilator battling the effects of the virus before succumbing to kidney failure.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Critical skills for battling pixelated gym leaders.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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