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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Located in Terminal 3, Concourse D near Gate 50, the lounge is roughly 8,200 square feet with seating for 135 guests—similar in size to Capital One’s lounge at Washington Dulles (IAD).
—Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Lisa Stardust breaks down what's ahead for the zodiac signs when Mercury squares Neptune on Feb. 10
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Feb. 10 is hot, with the planets creating havoc in the sky.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
Luxury pocket squares from members-only fashion house Daniel Ashley co. valued at $1,570.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Constructed in 2014, the spread is the largest residence in town, offering more than 15,000 square feet of living space.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Located in Terminal 3, Concourse D near Gate 50, the lounge is roughly 8,200 square feet with seating for 135 guests—similar in size to Capital One’s lounge at Washington Dulles (IAD).
—Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Elsbeth and Kaya can’t quite square this guy’s staunch defense of Hayley’s sobriety with the alarmingly aggressive behavior Angus witnessed Charles directing at Hayley shortly before her death.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Lisa Stardust breaks down what's ahead for the zodiac signs when Mercury squares Neptune on Feb. 10
Comments
Feb. 10 is hot, with the planets creating havoc in the sky.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
The whimsical Maude Made ceramic squares make up the backsplash.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
Luxury pocket squares from members-only fashion house Daniel Ashley co. valued at $1,570.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square
Adjective
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Embrace the sleek design with clean lines and rectangular shapes, while warming up the space with natural wood tones.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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The underground rectangular pool was fed by groundwater and covered in black and white tiles.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2025
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Our foundational document, held and displayed in the National Archives building on the National Mall, insists that all men are created equal and rails against the tyranny of despots and kings.—
Elaine Weiss,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The equation no longer corresponds to a Turing machine that computes perfect squares—and, more generally, the Diophantine equations can no longer encode the halting problem.—
Joseph Howlett,
WIRED,
9 Mar. 2025
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Under Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, the Space Force has defined a highly effective strategy; corresponding operational concepts and technologies; and a new training regimen to ensure U.S. equities in space are secured.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Since 1977, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has prohibited U.S. companies and individuals from bribing foreign officials to gain a business advantage.—
Henry Gass,
The Christian Science Monitor,
28 Feb. 2025
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In addition, longtime Coral Gables police officer Edwin Pagan III, a deputized DEA agent, was charged in November with playing a supporting role in the conspiracy to bribe Costanzo with tens of thousands of dollars for access to confidential information about drug-trafficking suspects.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Also part of the development is new public space offering pedestrian plazas and the High Line — Moynihan Connector, which links Manhattan West to the popular elevated park built on a historic freight line.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Outside, there's landscaped green space, an outdoor classroom and multiple plazas.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There was no sign of keeping things impartial for Shah, who as the ICC chief is meant to be independent and act without bias.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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There must be prompt, transparent and impartial investigations into all the killings and other violations, and those responsible must be held to account, in line with international law norms and standards.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Her Forest appointment coincided with the hiring of Dave Long — former Forest boys academy coach and women’s football coach developer and talent reporter — as head of the girls’ academy.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The purging of bureaucrats has often coincided with zealous announcements of a new golden age.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Asking for insights not only gives you valuable advice but also builds goodwill— creating a cycle of support that can pay off later in your career.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The determination and door-knocking paid off: Samuel Adams launched with an investment of $140,000 and two employees before skyrocketing into a $3 billion business over the course of 40 years.—
Alice Barlow,
Fortune,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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