as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
a line that is squarely in the middle
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Recent Examples of squarely
So far, the Supreme Court has not ruled squarely on President Trump’s broad assertions of power.
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Through two days in ’25, though, Gogel has positioned himself squarely in the middle of the pack, shooting a 68 Thursday and 73 Friday to sit at 1-over par and crack his first cut at a Senior Open.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
Sarah McLachlan was on a cruise off the coast of California recently when the political shifts that have taken place in the United States hit her squarely in the face.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Seemingly every eye in the stadium, focused squarely on him.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Through two days in ’25, though, Gogel has positioned himself squarely in the middle of the pack, shooting a 68 Thursday and 73 Friday to sit at 1-over par and crack his first cut at a Senior Open.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
Sarah McLachlan was on a cruise off the coast of California recently when the political shifts that have taken place in the United States hit her squarely in the face.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Seemingly every eye in the stadium, focused squarely on him.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarely
Adverb
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But holding onto the lead won't be easy, McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are right behind him on the starting grid and hungry for a home-soil win.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The floral prints just feel right everywhere, from the lavender fields of Provence to the vibrant streets of Lisbon, and the lightweight fabric keeps me cool in the hottest temperatures.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Either way, there’s no wrong answer—just the one that suits your next adventure best.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The plea comes just weeks before Kohberger's trial was set to begin.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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