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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
But even as White squared his shoulders to assume the stalwart stance of the team leader, the frustration and exhaustion of the deadline won out.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The instant Nelson turned after collecting the rebound from Sarah Strong‘s missed layup, Fudd was already in her space, body squared to cut off the passing lane toward the sideline Nelson was looking for.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Four polar bears in four days, two of which squared over 10 feet.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
And although overall aesthetics have leaned toward squared and blocky, there are curved, boneless sofas that capture the current curved-furniture trends.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
The Sequoia is tall, wide, gorgeous and squared-off in a modern-truck way.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi faces the same problem squared.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
This footwear has been in style since last year and can easily make a nice contrasting outfit with having a dark leather uppers, feature rounded or squared toes that bring a contrasting hardness to mom jeans’ light washes and high-waist fit.
—Aaron Royce, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The Broncos defender squared himself for the tackle, only for Washington to zag left at the last second.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The instant Nelson turned after collecting the rebound from Sarah Strong‘s missed layup, Fudd was already in her space, body squared to cut off the passing lane toward the sideline Nelson was looking for.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Four polar bears in four days, two of which squared over 10 feet.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
And although overall aesthetics have leaned toward squared and blocky, there are curved, boneless sofas that capture the current curved-furniture trends.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
The Sequoia is tall, wide, gorgeous and squared-off in a modern-truck way.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi faces the same problem squared.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
This footwear has been in style since last year and can easily make a nice contrasting outfit with having a dark leather uppers, feature rounded or squared toes that bring a contrasting hardness to mom jeans’ light washes and high-waist fit.
—Aaron Royce, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The Broncos defender squared himself for the tackle, only for Washington to zag left at the last second.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squared
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Of course, most of the people who corresponded with Epstein were men.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In North America, the largest boreal forest gains were concentrated in the northernmost boreal, while any losses corresponded to widespread forest disturbances, including a bark beetle outbreak in British Columbia and wildfires across western Canada and interior Alaska, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors allege that developers bribed officials to expedite building permits and approve projects.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some kids run at the sound of running water in the bathtub; others need to be bribed just to look at a vegetable.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2026
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To see an artist of this caliber in such a vulnerable position of trying something new coincided with portraying a character at a turning point in his life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The mileage rules change coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw dramatic increases in prices for cars and many other goods.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.—
James Sneed,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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Skaters make sure the dresses fit OK before McKinnon and her four-person seamstress team add sparkle, which usually means a crystal count in the thousands.—
Patrice Hutton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The race begins with a rigorous climb up a mountain on skis fitted with a special fabric skin that grips the snow as the athletes sprint uphill.—
Rob Marciano,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But the court also agreed to hear arguments about whether the Democratic mid-decade gerrymandering push is legal, regardless of whether voters approve the referendum.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Last summer, European members of NATO agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of their individual national GDP — a move Trump had been pushing for for some time.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Squared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squared. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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