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
Health care technology also remains squarely in focus.
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Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Arlington Village Apartments fall squarely within that area.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
More Getty Images The message was aimed squarely at Big Cat, who will become eligible for the PGA Tour Champions in 2026.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
In a statement provided to reporters, Neal aligned himself squarely with DeSantis, backing the governor’s pledge to keep property taxes in check and voicing confidence that the state’s inquiry would expose overspending in Manatee County.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Arlington Village Apartments fall squarely within that area.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
More Getty Images The message was aimed squarely at Big Cat, who will become eligible for the PGA Tour Champions in 2026.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
In a statement provided to reporters, Neal aligned himself squarely with DeSantis, backing the governor’s pledge to keep property taxes in check and voicing confidence that the state’s inquiry would expose overspending in Manatee County.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarely
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However, the Ulrich plan largely predicted it right, envisioning a district that would absorb all of California’s northern state line with Oregon, stretching to Nevada.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The inability, or decision not, to sell players who would have boosted the club’s spending power is a subjective call made by United’s key decision-makers that will never sit right with some supporters.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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If just one mishap goes the other way, maybe Dallas walks away with a victory on opening night.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Start by cutting back the top growth to just a couple of inches to expose the crown of the plant.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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