square with

phrasal verb

squared with; squaring with; squares with
1
: to agree with (something)
Your story doesn't square with the facts.
2
: to make (something) agree with (something)
How can they square what they've done with what they've said?
3
: to get agreement about or approval of (something) from (someone)
I'll go on the trip if I can square it with my parents.

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Though the city has changed, his recipe for cheesy squares with crispy edges and a tangy smattering of tomato sauce remains. Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025 And while the relationship between Trump and Netanyahu isn’t at a breaking point, the two appear to hold aspirations for the Middle East that are increasingly hard to square with each other. Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 28 July 2025 This handy Columbia blanket stores easily in your car and unrolls to a six-foot square with a waterproof outer shell and an adjustable carrying strap. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 July 2025 The board features zodiac signs and squares with predictions offering glimpses into the player’s future. Brian Jackson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for square with

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“Square with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/square%20with. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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