squared

past tense of square

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of squared The shoes are covered in bordeaux eel skin with subtle linear patterning and feature a sharp toe, gently squared vamp and conical heel measuring 105mm. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 And Cox, to the surprise of just about everyone in the ballpark, squared to bunt. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026 On Thursday, Kuechly and Netflix squared their shoulders, showcasing the right tackling form. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Inspired by the surrounding landscape and Sicily’s distinctive aesthetic, the generously sized 72 meter squared Grand suite comes alive in a palette of ocean blue, deep green, juicy orange, washed terra-cotta, and sophisticated eggshell red. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Tyler Locklear led off with a double and Ryan Waldschmidt squared around to bunt him to third. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squared
Verb
  • Typographic variables like size, color, and weight corresponded to tag frequency or popularity.
    — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The decision was a blow for McConnell-Johnson, who said four of her top-10 sales days in the past year corresponded with WNBA Finals games.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In exchange, the indictment said, the bettors bribed Beasley — and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • By automating tasks that once required human discretion, rulers can replace unreliable intermediaries with faithful algorithms that cannot be bribed or manipulated.
    — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The ice cap’s retreat coincided with anthropogenic climate change driving up summer temperatures.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Of the four patterns, engulfment was the only one that explained why more severe symptoms coincided with a worse life.
    — Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Choosing someone with a history and goal of activism doesn't fit that bill.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Most living quarters are fitted with large closets, tubs, and even balconies for unobstructed views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Iowa just agreed to pay $4 million in a racial discrimination lawsuit.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Fans agreed and shared their displeasure at the lack of a quarterback sneak.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Squared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squared. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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