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Synonyms of squarely

as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
  • a line that is squarely in the middle

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The first known use of squarely was in 1564

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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 30 Oct. 2020.

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