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: in a straightforward or honest manner
we must squarely face the issue
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: in a square form or manner : so as to be square
a squarely cut dress
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: in a plain or unequivocal manner
the responsibility lies squarely with us
align ourselves squarely with our allies
Synonyms
Examples of squarely in a Sentence
We must face these problems squarely.
It's time to deal squarely with the facts.
literature that is squarely in the American tradition
Their marketing campaign is aimed squarely at adolescents.
The dart hit the board squarely in the middle.
Look me squarely in the eye and tell me you're not lying.
He hit the ball squarely.
Her feet were squarely planted.
Recent Examples on the Web
The plethora of booths and the knowledgeable people standing behind them lent an air of legitimacy to the experience, even if some of the companies were standing squarely in the state’s large legal gray area.
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024
The proclamation lays the blame for the problem squarely at the feet of lawmakers.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 4 June 2024
By the end of the episode, Josephine is squarely in the crosshairs of this mess.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2024
And all eyes are already squarely on the former No. 3 overall pick in what is a dual purpose developmental plan by the Dallas Cowboys throughout offseason and continuing on into training camp.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024
The proclamation lays the blame for the problem squarely at the feet of lawmakers.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 4 June 2024
By the end of the episode, Josephine is squarely in the crosshairs of this mess.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2024
And all eyes are already squarely on the former No. 3 overall pick in what is a dual purpose developmental plan by the Dallas Cowboys throughout offseason and continuing on into training camp.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for squarely
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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