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as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
received a square hearing from the disciplinary panel
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen
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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation
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as in standpatter
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Recent Examples of square
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 Aug. 2025
The central square, called Ban Jelacic Square, is a popular hot spot with cafes and shops and monuments.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
So around New York, that is a very good price per square foot.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
In the meeting, Jordan noted that the low representational numbers for women are difficult to square.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 July 2025
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Adjective
There are two cross poles, like every square, domed tent, but the side poles connect halfway up the tent body instead of at the ground.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 Aug. 2025
The central square, called Ban Jelacic Square, is a popular hot spot with cafes and shops and monuments.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Opened in 1905 by brothers Moses and Ceasar Cone, White Oak in Greensboro, N.C. became the largest denim mill in the world occupying more than a million square feet.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
So around New York, that is a very good price per square foot.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
India’s six-run victory over England at the Oval to square the five-match series was one of the most thrilling ends to a Test match on record.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
In the meeting, Jordan noted that the low representational numbers for women are difficult to square.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square
Adjective
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Its rectangular shape sits flush against the foot of a bed, and its tapered wooden feet give the modern glam piece a touch of rustic charm.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Currently listed for $26,000, this tiny home comes delivered as a rectangular container that simply—get this—unfolds to create a fully functional living space.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But only if those investments come with an equal commitment to safety, security, and transparency.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Left behind was a leaderboard filled with red numbers in a tournament that has a $40 million purse in official money for the top 30 players, all of them with an equal chance.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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But the agency rarely issues full-on swim bans based on water quality; for that to happen, test results need to correspond with an event when sewage flows into the lake, said Cathy Breitenbach, natural resources director at the Chicago Park District.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Both firms are vying to replace ABC Security, a company that has held the contract since 2018 and whose chief executive was closely tied to a central figure in the federal corruption case filed in January against Thao, her romantic partner and the businessmen accused of bribing the former mayor.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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But his first two bids for Wisconsin’s governorship failed because opponents bribed delegates at the state’s Republican nominating convention.—
Time,
Time,
16 July 2025
Noun
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It was followed a year ago by a roughly two-mile segment that starts at an instantly popular playground behind the city’s Simpson Park, then runs through the Vizcaya Metrorail station, where there is a plaza for yoga classes and other activities, to 19th Avenue.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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Now, the area where the Tin Shop currently stands is set to become a downtown plaza that will include things like a public restroom facility and seating, according to past reporting.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The vice president would have been better advised to stand for fair and impartial maps in the Hoosier State and beyond.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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The debate over whether algorithms can ever be truly impartial has been simmering for years; what’s new is the urgency to move from philosophical musing to enforceable standards.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The early months of the Biden administration coincided with the tail end of Rouhani’s presidency.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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The operation coincided with the sixth round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Whether those projects will pay off will likely take even longer to become clear.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Whether or not Bradley’s decision making pays off come September 28 is still to be seen.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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