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Recent Examples of rectangle
Meanwhile, line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar in center of sheet, spreading into rough 10 by 8-inch rectangle.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The strike zone is a 17-inch-wide rectangle that will change slightly depending on the height of the batter.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Point out the circle in the clock and the rectangle in the window.
—David Sparrow, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
From out of nowhere, bands of light form an illuminated rectangle around the car, light emanating from some unknown source suspended in the air.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The strike zone is a 17-inch-wide rectangle that will change slightly depending on the height of the batter.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Point out the circle in the clock and the rectangle in the window.
—David Sparrow, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
From out of nowhere, bands of light form an illuminated rectangle around the car, light emanating from some unknown source suspended in the air.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectangle
Noun
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Floor-to-ceiling windows, double-paned with blown glass à l'ancienne, reveal the Place des Vosges and its leafy Louis XIII square.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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As Guthrie became visibly emotional, weather anchor Al Roker pulled out his pocket square and gave it to her.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some people will swear by watering orchids with a single ice cube each week, but the expert says, absolutely not.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Rectangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectangle. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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