SQUARED Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

squared

verb

past tense of square

as in corresponded

to be in agreement on every point that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen

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as in bribed

to influence someone with a bribe tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation

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Recent Examples of squared Each pixel measures around a centimeter squared and is covered by a form of diamonds. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 The edges are squared-off, boxy, and rigid, matching the phone's aggressive industrial look. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 The plan is for every vehicle coming off the line to be the same to reduce complexity, before the addition of any features or different covers/tops such as fastback or squared-off to look similar to a Jeep Wrangler SUV. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 24 June 2026 The Nationals were a strike away from catharsis when Brad Lord threw a belt-high fastball to Trea Turner, who squared it up and singled. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Perhaps that’s unexpectedness squared. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Angulo squared it to Dorsey, who routinely knocked it home to put Orlando up 1-0. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026 The shoes had a low rounded vamp, softly squared cap toe and short tapered heel, bringing a two-texture black finish to her purple lace dress. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 May 2026 On April 3, for instance, Venus in Taurus squared Pluto in Aquarius, creating tension between partnerships and matters tied to home, family or emotional security. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026

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Verb

To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.

— Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
In Conversation with Peter Mishler For this installment in a long-running series of interviews with contemporary poets, contributing editor Peter Mishler corresponded with poet Ye Hui.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

Definition of corresponded

Verb

In exchange, the indictment said, the bettors bribed Beasley and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Undercover recordings allegedly captured Owens detailing how public officials could be bribed and how the illicit funds could be laundered through businesses and campaign donations, the outlet reported.

— Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of bribed

Verb

Shakespeare’s description now appears more significant and also helps explain why the Bard’s production of Richard II in February 1601 coincided with the start of the Earl of Essex’s rebellion.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
That has coincided with Saudi Arabia opening more shipping routes through the Red Sea in order to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of coincided

Verb

That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.

— Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Definition of conformed

Verb

More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The trade was agreed to shortly before midnight on June 22 prior to being formalized on Monday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026