Thesaurus results for SQUARELY

squarely

adverb

ˈskwer-lē

Definition of squarely

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 Pickford’s quote falls squarely in that second area of emotional intelligence, self-management. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The product puts it squarely in competition with OpenRouter, the biggest name in that field. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026 There are cameos, twists and a fair amount of busywork setting up future films, but but the film’s focus remains squarely on Holland’s twin mission of defeating a mysterious new enemy and dealing with the aching loss of his girlfriend. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Turning our attention to the UK, the Farnborough International Airshow held there this week captured global attention, placing the CEOs of aircraft giants Boeing and Airbus squarely in the market spotlight. — CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for squarely

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But Spain and the northeastern tip of Portugal will experience a special spectacle as totality, which will last just under two minutes, occurs right before sunset.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Angels right fielder Wade Meckler robbed Seager of a home run to end the seventh and preserve a 1-all tie.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026