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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
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
The three-person model is 88 by 70 inches inside, for a total of 41 square feet of living space.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 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
With five bedrooms, four bathrooms and 5,600 square feet of living space, the home just hit the market for $1.97 million.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
The three-person model is 88 by 70 inches inside, for a total of 41 square feet of living space.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 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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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
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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
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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Officials allege that Daby Jr. and Duncan are responsible for operating the largest drug trafficking organizations throughout Guyana, relying on semi-submersible narco submarines and aircraft to transport cocaine while bribing local government officials.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
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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The release coincides with a new graphic novel, The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake, written by Aykroyd’s daughter Stella, Luke Pisano (son of Belushi’s widow, Judy Belushi Pisano), and filmmaker and writer James Werner.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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The heat wave coincides with the longest days of the year, with Friday marking the summer solstice.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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When companies do it though, there is a substantial pay off, said Blake Moret, the chairman and CEO at Rockwell Automation.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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On June 17, 2021, her hard work paid off, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, making June 19 a federal holiday.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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“Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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