as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
a line that is squarely in the middle
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Recent Examples of squarely
Both were 30 at the time of their injuries, three years older than Tatum, who is squarely in his prime at age 27.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
By the same token, much of the media coverage of the documentary also noted French society’s persisting reluctance to look its colonial history squarely in the eye.
—Christopher Clark, The Dial, 13 May 2025
But they were postponed until later on Monday because Judge Arun Subramanian, who is overseeing the case, worried seating jurors on Friday might lead to drop-offs if some become uneasy at the prospect of a multi-week trial squarely in the public eye.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 12 May 2025
Fernanda’s gauzy face turned squarely toward Prima.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
By the same token, much of the media coverage of the documentary also noted French society’s persisting reluctance to look its colonial history squarely in the eye.
—Christopher Clark, The Dial, 13 May 2025
But they were postponed until later on Monday because Judge Arun Subramanian, who is overseeing the case, worried seating jurors on Friday might lead to drop-offs if some become uneasy at the prospect of a multi-week trial squarely in the public eye.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 12 May 2025
Fernanda’s gauzy face turned squarely toward Prima.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarely
Adverb
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These jangly contradictions, presented as truths, are designed to rattle and rewire our brains; just think how easily a corrupt authoritarian leader could put them to use, and how readily a not-thinking public could fall right in line.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Having never brought up the $10 million settlement before, Ventura and the prosecution walked right into the defense’s trap.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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The singer had just gotten off the road from her Strip Love arena tour.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The Oilers got out in front early, scoring just 1:27 into the game off the stick of Adam Henrique, his second goal of the playoffs, which turned out to be all the Oilers would need.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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