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as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
received a square hearing from the disciplinary panel
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen
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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation
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as in standpatter
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Recent Examples of square
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
The hotel is a short walk from the Plaza de Armas — this main square is anchored by the grand Cusco Cathedral — and numerous museums, cafés and places to eat.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
The number of cannabis growers in Connecticut — including micro-cultivators like The Goods THC which generally launch at 10,000 square feet or less — has doubled in the last year, to eight, according to the state Department of Consumer Protection, which regulates the industry.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
There's no logical way to square that, but plenty of people still try....
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This design features bright, connected granny squares in a pouch-like shape with an open side that ties shut—think of it as a soft, personalized case that gives your books an extra layer of love.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
The hotel is a short walk from the Plaza de Armas — this main square is anchored by the grand Cusco Cathedral — and numerous museums, cafés and places to eat.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
The townhouse, originally designed as a two-family home but now a singular residence, spans roughly 3,800 square feet across five floors.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
The number of cannabis growers in Connecticut — including micro-cultivators like The Goods THC which generally launch at 10,000 square feet or less — has doubled in the last year, to eight, according to the state Department of Consumer Protection, which regulates the industry.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Noun
Even Johnson’s supporters may struggle to square this proposal with his progressive ideals.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
There's no logical way to square that, but plenty of people still try....
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square
Adjective
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Available in two sizes, this tablecloth is best suited to square and rectangular tables.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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Round and rectangular tablecloths are the most common tablecloths, but there are also oval tablecloths and square tablecloths available.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The second shoe was roughly equal to a U.S. men's size 14, which impressed the volunteers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Note that the contracts on this list aren’t equal; some of them are actually close to being fair value, whereas others are far more toxic.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Verb
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California State University redacted the identities of those five witnesses that corresponded with Heaphy and May during the investigation in the public records provided to Fox News Digital.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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These bags are super easy to use: Just toss in your bottles, add the water and seal it up, and microwave for the length of time that corresponds with your microwave’s power.—
Olivia Campbell,
Parents,
24 June 2025
Verb
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No more sad scooping sessions or bribing your kids to help.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2025
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In 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Mohamed’s Enterprise — one of Guyana’s largest gold firms — for allegedly bribing customs officials and failing to report exports.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The shop, which has five locations in Georgia and another in Texas, recently opened in the Orange Blossom shopping plaza on Cortez Road in Bradenton.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Designed by Frida Escobedo, the plaza features seating and a reflecting pool with a fog effect, and doubles as both a gathering spot and place of serene contemplation within the enclave.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The government said that independence requirement merely means the task force is supposed to make recommendations based on their impartial medical and public-health judgments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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The court determined that prosecutors with the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office made procedural errors during the trial that undermined the jury’s ability to reach an impartial verdict.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Mamdani’s win also coincided with the American premiere of Trophy Boys—a play written by Emmanuelle Mattana and directed by Danya Taymor—off-Broadway at MCC Theatre.—
Luna Adler,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Tesla’s slide over the past year coincided with what was until recently Musk’s outspoken and financially generous support for Trump.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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More and more people who are filing for bankruptcy have retail credit card debt, and those bills are getting harder to pay off with record-high interest rates.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Hugh Son,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Walking away now would be like paying off your mortgage and then handing over your house keys.—
Josh McBroom,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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“Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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