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
With clear ambitions to bring scalable AI horsepower to workstations and servers, Intel is aiming squarely at the evolving needs of the professional market.
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
The burden of your inquiry into this wrongful closure should rest squarely on the wrongdoer’s shoulders, not on those of the innocent public trying to access their beloved knoll.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
But his stint with DOGE placed him squarely in the political arena—where admiration curdles fast.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
As far as big-budget epic fantasy (that isn’t animated) that leaves us with The Rings Of Power, perhaps the most disappointing television series ever made, geared squarely at the most casual audience.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
The burden of your inquiry into this wrongful closure should rest squarely on the wrongdoer’s shoulders, not on those of the innocent public trying to access their beloved knoll.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
But his stint with DOGE placed him squarely in the political arena—where admiration curdles fast.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
As far as big-budget epic fantasy (that isn’t animated) that leaves us with The Rings Of Power, perhaps the most disappointing television series ever made, geared squarely at the most casual audience.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarely
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Crossbody Bag Crossbody bags are a travel essential, keeping your phone, cash, cards, passport, and SPF right at your fingertips without having to dig through a bulky backpack or tote bag.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Keep scrolling to check out my 10 go-to beach essentials, with prices starting at just $9.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique just opened in Guanacaste—and T+L was the first to check in.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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