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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
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
The three-person model is 88 by 70 inches inside, for a total of 41 square feet of living space.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 June 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
There's no logical way to square that, but plenty of people still try....
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 11 June 2025
Hundreds gathered in Graz’s central square, but despite the large crowd of mourners, the Hauptplatz was nearly silent.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
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Adjective
With five bedrooms, four bathrooms and 5,600 square feet of living space, the home just hit the market for $1.97 million.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
The three-person model is 88 by 70 inches inside, for a total of 41 square feet of living space.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 June 2025
Verb
Even Johnson’s supporters may struggle to square this proposal with his progressive ideals.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
There's no logical way to square that, but plenty of people still try....
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
At a candlelight vigil for the victims in Graz's main square late on Tuesday night people gathered, trying to make sense of what appears to be the most senseless of acts.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 11 June 2025
Hundreds gathered in Graz’s central square, but despite the large crowd of mourners, the Hauptplatz was nearly silent.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square
Adjective
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Available in two sizes, this tablecloth is best suited to square and rectangular tables.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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Round and rectangular tablecloths are the most common tablecloths, but there are also oval tablecloths and square tablecloths available.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The second shoe was roughly equal to a U.S. men's size 14, which impressed the volunteers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Under the blistering sun, protesters demanded equal rights for trans and gender-nonconforming people.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
Verb
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This name was given due to the corresponding farming season of picking strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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In Tuesday’s corresponding move, the Sox designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Prosecutors allege Pham was a friend and associate of Do, who served as an OC supervisor from 2015 until Do resigned in October as part of his plea agreement, and Pham bribed Do in the form of payments to his two daughters.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Ralph Olarte and Humberto Lopez Belmonte bribed officials and cartels to smuggle goods into Mexico, avoiding customs duties for over a decade, federal prosecutors say.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Clarendon Hills officials are considering the addition of a downtown plaza on Prospect Avenue, between Railroad and Park avenues.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The Ice District now includes shopping and dining, office space, a casino, residential condos, a JW Marriott hotel and an outdoor plaza.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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International aid organizations refused to participate in the new system, with deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq saying the plan is not impartial, neutral or independent.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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But the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it will not be involved. 'PARIAH STATE' As people waited for supplies to arrive, air strikes and tank fire killed at least 50 people across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health authorities said.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The release coincides with a new graphic novel, The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake, written by Aykroyd’s daughter Stella, Luke Pisano (son of Belushi’s widow, Judy Belushi Pisano), and filmmaker and writer James Werner.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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Another positive is the ratings, which averaged 455,000 viewers on CBS across all 10 weeks and 512,000 when not coinciding with the Summer Olympics last year.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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When companies do it though, there is a substantial pay off, said Blake Moret, the chairman and CEO at Rockwell Automation.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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On June 17, 2021, her hard work paid off, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, making June 19 a federal holiday.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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“Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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