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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
The Sequoia is tall, wide, gorgeous and squared-off in a modern-truck way.
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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
The rounded toe and squared heel read sturdy on the pavement, with the suede and patent sections meeting at a clean seam near the front of the foot.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025
Researchers and clinicians generally define obesity based on a measure called body mass index, or BMI, which is the ratio of a person’s weight in kilograms to their height in meters, squared.
—David B. Sarwer, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) squared the circle by holding up a copy of the Washington Examiner magazine, depicting the left-wing revolt against Schumer in March.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
Real physical quantities like mass and momentum never yield a negative amount when squared.
—Daniel Garisto, Quanta Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
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
The rounded toe and squared heel read sturdy on the pavement, with the suede and patent sections meeting at a clean seam near the front of the foot.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025
Researchers and clinicians generally define obesity based on a measure called body mass index, or BMI, which is the ratio of a person’s weight in kilograms to their height in meters, squared.
—David B. Sarwer, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) squared the circle by holding up a copy of the Washington Examiner magazine, depicting the left-wing revolt against Schumer in March.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
Real physical quantities like mass and momentum never yield a negative amount when squared.
—Daniel Garisto, Quanta Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squared
Verb
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Tolbert’s time in Denver corresponded with the Broncos’ 2016 Super Bowl win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Green's Cadillac Catera had a decal on it that also corresponded to one on the vehicle observed in the McDonald's video footage, investigators said.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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College basketball players were bribed to throw games and enrich sports gamblers during a recent period from September 2022 to February of last year.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These openings coincided with the inaugural seasons of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators (1998) and the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans (1999).—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Beyond Allen’s centuries-old examples, the inflation of the last five years has coincided with the electoral ouster of incumbent governments, of all ideologies, across the world.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two years later, the developers submitted an alternative application for a 64-unit development that conformed to Saratoga’s General Plan and zoning.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Authorities are looking into whether soundproofing material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As folks came and went, the neighborhood changed its name to fit the times—East Harlem, then Italian Harlem, then El Barrio or Spanish Harlem for those who couldn’t roll their r’s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Grips fit perfectly into my hands, balancing the bike comfortably between my legs, and the brakes and accelerator took an equal amount of (no) time to get used to.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Peinemann and Kemmer agreed the county needs more permanent housing that puts people who need a little help, who can’t afford market rates, into homes.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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She was advised of her rights and agreed to speak with detectives, the documents say.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Squared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squared. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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