SQUARING (OFF) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

squaring (off)

verb

present participle of square (off)

as in contending (with)

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opposing

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With opposing defenses likely to devote more attention to Anderson, Kohl emphasized the importance of getting other playmakers involved.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Trump’s post outlining a clear plan for construction complicates a federal court hearing scheduled for Monday in a lawsuit filed by the DC Preservation League and two golfers opposing the construction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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