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

Its facilities include 12 sound stages totaling 250,000 square feet across 25 acres, as well as backlots, existing sets and 100,000 square feet of supporting spaces used as production offices, costume shops and workshops. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

The new 250-square-meter store — primed with David Sims photography, parquet flooring, and huge screens to play skate videos — opened to VIPs on Wednesday, followed by a public unveiling on Thursday. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Verb

Mercury in your partnership house squares Mars in your 4th, creating friction between another person’s perspective and what feels comfortable or settled to you. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Mercury in your sign squares Mars in your 10th House, putting your voice, identity, and public responsibilities into a lively tug-of-war. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026

Noun

The 25,000-square foot space was remodeled to include more space for events, activities, workshops and more. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

The town square is speckled with Southern Colonial Revival and neoclassical homes that have been beautifully preserved. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026