square with

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.

Examples of square with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Neither fact squares with the paradise the Valley tells about itself. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

Mix one or two larger squares with something sculptural like a lumbar or bolster. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026

The proposal has drawn questions from opponents about how the plan squares with the historic preservation easement placed on the property, which could unlock a tax deduction for investors as development rights are restricted. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

The new land-use map encourages housing, density and mixed commercial and residential development — three things that can be hard to square with historic districts. — Mark Dee july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026