square away

verb

Definition of square awaynext
as in to hammer out

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Recent Examples of square away Got the Dodgers squared away with nine innings of one-run baseball in Game 2. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026 Though the majority of the Bridgerton siblings are squared away, Benedict remains unaccounted for. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026 The incident forces Audrey back into her childhood home in suburban New Jersey to help take care of her, and into Eli’s orbit to help square away the insurance information and repair bills. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026 His student loans are squared away, bills are covered, and housing is fully furnished. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for square away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for square away
  1. hammer out
  2. lay out
  3. scheme
  4. work out
  5. shape
  6. plan
  7. design
  8. concert
Verb
  • In a best-case scenario, the league and its players will hammer out a new CBA before any games are lost, but most observers expect to see the lockout extend through at least the latter portion of April.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That candidate will have 28 days to hammer out coalition agreements with prospective allies, and can then seek a 14-day extension.
    — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of hammer out
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  • During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark lay out the laundry list of concerns that were impossible to ignore Saturday night.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Concretely lay out the challenges, along with actions to rectify the situation.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lay out
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  • The talk-show host, Stiller and Grande portray three siblings scheming for wealthy dad De Niro’s inheritance through passive-aggressive one-liners and a lot of derisive applause.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Then, there’s the matter of out-scheming and out-managing Kirby Smart, the SEC’s winningest coach by win percentage.
    — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of scheme
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  • Study participants who were dehydrated after working out in the heat were given water to drink.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Nov. 2026
  • When the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, COPs became a primary tool for working out the details on how to achieve the goals of the agreement.
    — Dan Peck, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of work out
Verb
  • At its heart is a figure shaped like a mountain which is believed to be the god Yúcahu.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The annual tribute dinner format will change, too, with host Guy Fieri celebrating two decades of Food Network talent that have shaped the festival.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of shape
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  • SpaceX plans to retire both the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy shortly after the fully reusable Starship, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built, is up and running.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The litigation could become a growing financial risk as the company plans for a potential blockbuster IPO.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of plan
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  • Made with a breathable bamboo-viscose surface and waterproof barrier, it's designed to protect against spills without the uncomfortable crinkling of traditional mattress covers.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Developed by Maxwell Aircraft, the patent-pending plane is designed to deliver a breakthrough combination of payload, range, and operational flexibility for cargo and passenger transportation.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • In October, a lounge was featured at the Power to the People concert in Maryland.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This discovery helped renew interest in her music and bring it to concert stages.
    — Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of concert

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“Square away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20away. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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