Synonyms of square

square 1 of 3

adjective

1

as in rectangular

having four equal sides and four right angles

a square room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rectangular
• quadrate
• cubic
• blocky
• cubical
• boxy
• squarish
• boxlike
• cuboid
• foursquare
• blockish

2

as in equal

marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias

received a square hearing from the disciplinary panel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equal
• impartial
• equitable
• objective
• unbiased
• indifferent
• candid
• just
• fair
• disinterested
• dispassionate
• unprejudiced
• straight
• nonpartisan
• evenhanded
• frank
• open
• balanced
• rational
• straightforward
• reasonable
• forthright

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• partial
• partisan
• unjust
• biased
• inequitable
• arbitrary
• deceptive
• dishonest
• colored
• deceitful
• unreasonable
• one-sided
• nonobjective
• prejudiced
• ex parte
• parti pris
• unconscionable
• distorted
• unfriendly
• warped
• unsympathetic
• jaundiced

square

2 of 3

verb

1

as in to correspond

to be in agreement on every point

that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• correspond
• coincide
• conform
• fit
• sort
• consist
• agree
• check
• answer
• rhyme
• go
• harmonize
• chord
• accord
• match
• parallel
• align
• dovetail
• fall in with
• comport
• equal
• tally
• jibe
• cohere
• line up
• register

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• differ (from)
• disagree (with)
• dispute
• contradict
• conflict
• jar
• nullify
• negate
• gainsay
• clash

2

as in to bribe

to influence someone with a bribe

tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bribe
• pay off
• lure
• get at
• buy
• poison
• seduce
• corrupt
• have
• entice
• persuade
• provoke
• tempt
• tamper (with)
• oil the hand of
• lead on
• trap
• spur
• warp
• bait
• taint
• grease the hand of
• prostitute
• defile
• profane
• induce
• flatter
• subvert
• motivate
• allure
• dishonor
• pervert
• fix
• abase
• debauch
• deprave
• demean
• goad
• stimulate
• debase
• snare
• degrade
• beguile

square

3 of 3

noun

1

as in plaza

Related Words

• plaza
• atrium
• place
• forecourt
• terrace
• deck
• quadrangle
• courtyard
• peristyle
• parvis
• yard
• close
• patio
• enclosure
• galleria
• quad
• court
• curtilage

2

as in standpatter

Related Words

• standpatter
• stuffed shirt
• traditionalist
• moderate
• fuddy-duddy
• conformist
• conventionalist
• middle-of-the-roader
• conformer
• follower

Dissimilar Words

• individualist
• bohemian
• free spirit
• heretic
• deviant
• maverick
• loner
• lone wolf
• nonconformist
• iconoclast
• renegade
• enfant terrible
• boho
• nonconformer
• counterculturist
• lone ranger
• freethinker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of square

Adjective

Near present-day Trujillo, Chan Chan was the biggest city of the Americas in its prime, complete with gardens, plazas, pyramids, and mausoleums spread across nine square miles. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

According to a press release, the more than 15,000-square-foot store will carry over 8,000 wines, 4,500 spirits and 2,500 beers and is expected to create 25 jobs. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

Observe the things your mind does on September 15, when Venus squares Pluto. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

The Sun in Virgo moves through your 8th House of Shared Resources, Trust, and Mutual Support while squaring Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity, Romance, and Play. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Noun

Immediately after the news broke, people began gathering in the square in front of the royal palace in Oslo, bringing flowers and rallying in memory of their king. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Major premieres, midnight screenings, restaurant openings, record store concerts, and more turned those few blocks into a sacred town square. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026