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
Anfernee Jennings, who figures to be squarely on the roster bubble, doesn’t threaten tackles with any kind of speed, and the young backups (Bradyn Swinson and Truman Jones to name two) have been inconsistent.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
This meant abandoning the progressive rhetoric that Giuliani had adopted in the primary and focusing squarely on crime.
—Jonathan Mahler, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
Moore insists his focus is squarely on Maryland and the urgent need to confront Trump’s return to power.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2025
The images of starvation are truly terrible, but to place blame squarely on Israel and ignore the root causes is nothing less than a modern blood libel.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
This meant abandoning the progressive rhetoric that Giuliani had adopted in the primary and focusing squarely on crime.
—Jonathan Mahler, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
Moore insists his focus is squarely on Maryland and the urgent need to confront Trump’s return to power.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2025
The images of starvation are truly terrible, but to place blame squarely on Israel and ignore the root causes is nothing less than a modern blood libel.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarely
Adverb
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Cena said he’s shared many valuable moments in this ring and thanked the fans right back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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There are many direct-to-consumer wellness apps out there: Meditation apps that guide you through mindfulness exercises and breath work or access to therapy right from your phone.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The latest multilateral environmental treaty being negotiated by the United Nations has just encountered a major setback in negotiations.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Anti-property tax activists have a simple solution to the loss of revenue: just spend less.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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