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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
At the heart of the estate sits a 23,000-square-foot main residence that’s paired with a 6,200-square-foot guest house beside a private pond, all framed by sweeping views of Mount Timpanogos.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Expressing your feelings is cathartic when the sun squares Pluto.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Similarly, in the second move, the number eight from the top row is moved down, creating a blank square in the middle of the top row.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The new system compresses that capability into a device spanning just a few square centimeters, without sacrificing power, pulse duration, or bandwidth.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
At the heart of the estate sits a 23,000-square-foot main residence that’s paired with a 6,200-square-foot guest house beside a private pond, all framed by sweeping views of Mount Timpanogos.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Bambu Lab rates the P2S for speeds of up to 24 inches (600mm) per second and an acceleration of 787 inches (20,000mm) per second squared.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Expressing your feelings is cathartic when the sun squares Pluto.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
On the carpet, Rodriguez, 50, wore a classic black suit paired with a white dress shirt and pocket square.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Similarly, in the second move, the number eight from the top row is moved down, creating a blank square in the middle of the top row.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square
Adjective
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Ancient calendar The center of the site is a large, raised rectangular platform or plaza with room for more than 1,000 people to gather.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The large kitchen, meanwhile, features a recessed dual-burner stove with gas lid, large rectangular.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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An erg is a unit of energy equal to 10−7 joules (100 nJ).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The series tends to correspond more with how most historical accounts view Guiteau, understanding him through the lens of mental illness.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s X has come clean about attempts by an organized cybercrime ring to bribe staff in an attempt to reactivate scam accounts peddling dubious cryptocurrencies.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Nov. 2025
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Esformes even bribed the basketball coach at the University of Pennsylvania to classify his son as a scholarship athlete, according to a trial witness.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Whitmer said the plaza being named after Nick Gilbert is a reminder that the center of Detroit's revival has always been love for family and community and hope for a brighter future.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The vehicle reportedly sped into a shopping plaza, where the incident — captured on video — unfolded.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Its skull also showed reduced articulations between key bones and a shallow quadrate angle, both of which are associated with piscivory.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Covering Wisconsin is the state's navigator program and was created under the Affordable Care Act to provide free, impartial help signing up for coverage.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Yes, that was a dispiriting afternoon, but most impartial observers would agree Farke’s side were competitive, if blunt at Turf Moor.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The watches coincide with active weather patterns and gusty winds, increasing the potential for tree damage and road closures that can complicate commutes and disrupt essential services.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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As more people buy a ticket for a particular day, prices go up—meaning high ticket prices will coincide with a busier day on the mountain.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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