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
The new set, called the LG OLED evo W6, is aimed squarely at buyers seeking premium visuals without visible cables or bulky hardware.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
But most Peruvians appreciate that Hiram Bingham was instrumental in putting their country, and its rich heritage, squarely on the map, the Courant has reported.
—Stephen Busemeyer, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
While former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's criminal charges play out in federal court, the oil industry has its sights squarely set on accessing Venezuela's oil supply — but who stands to benefit from that access?
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma and Creighton would be squarely on the bubble.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
But most Peruvians appreciate that Hiram Bingham was instrumental in putting their country, and its rich heritage, squarely on the map, the Courant has reported.
—Stephen Busemeyer, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
While former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's criminal charges play out in federal court, the oil industry has its sights squarely set on accessing Venezuela's oil supply — but who stands to benefit from that access?
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma and Creighton would be squarely on the bubble.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarely
Adverb
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The senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kubes landed one of the absolute craziest, right at the very end.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Exploring that store is just the beginning, as my photos show.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benjamin Montalvo was just 21 when he was struck from behind while riding a bike with friends in front of his old high school back in June 2020.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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