as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
a short, squat woman
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as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
he doesn't do squat all day long and is by far the laziest worker in the company
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Recent Examples of squat
Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Acoustic Sounds occupies a hodgepodge of squat industrial buildings in Salina, a city of about 50,000 near the geographic center of the 48 contiguous states, where grain elevators and a gigantic frozen pizza plant jut out from the flat plains landscape.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
At the same time, do some stretches on the floor or spend time squatting instead of sitting down.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The surgeon told me the chances of ever doing free-weight squats again were slim.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The creatures include everything from a squat lobster to a deep-sea limpet.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Acoustic Sounds occupies a hodgepodge of squat industrial buildings in Salina, a city of about 50,000 near the geographic center of the 48 contiguous states, where grain elevators and a gigantic frozen pizza plant jut out from the flat plains landscape.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Like so many of them now squatting in leisure on our dime, most of the Haitians here were simply welfare-shopping – looking for the best place to go on a permanent vacation.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
At the same time, do some stretches on the floor or spend time squatting instead of sitting down.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
Variations If a body weight squat is too challenging, start by sitting back into a chair.
—Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The surgeon told me the chances of ever doing free-weight squats again were slim.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
Adjective
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That pair earned a 57 percent expected goal rate while playing matchup minutes in the regular season, but their defense wasn’t as stout against the Devils in Round 1.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Or try Tower Arch Trail (3.4 miles roundtrip), which takes you to a stout, wide arch near a tower.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Video shared by the Sarasota Police Department shows the agency’s marine unit pull up alongside the runaway boat and match the speed as a lieutenant crouched on the edge.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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While the officer was crouched down, the ATV driver lifted the vehicle into a wheelie, striking the officer in the face, the statement said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Place objects like blocks or stools, or maybe even a squatty potty, under your feet to raise your knees higher than your hips.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
20 Nov. 2024
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Even with standard organizational paranoia about plans leaking, not using a running back with a squatty frame and credible speed is curious.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
29 July 2024
Noun
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Stuff like the marching band doesn’t make a lick of sense.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Mar. 2025
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Couldn’t find the country on a map, couldn’t speak a lick of Japanese.—
Bryan Washington,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The selection of works indeed revealed a preference for male subjects unique in a movement typically associated with fetching representations of young women in sun-dappled gowns and bonnets and plump, rose-cheeked children.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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The brand’s Hyaluronic Rose Complex includes Damascus rosewater and 11 types of hyaluronic acid to nourish skin, as well as niacinamide, working to improve the appearance of skin texture and minimize pores, plus plump and firm.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The most memorable offerings didn’t care a whit about product-testing strategies.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Vie comes on the heels of Doja’s 2023 album Scarlet, whit hit No. 4 on the Billboard 200.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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The paddles are crafted with a sturdy, lightweight design suitable for players just starting and looking to develop their skills.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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“Squat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squat. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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