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as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen
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as in bribes
to influence someone with a bribe
tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation
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Recent Examples of squares
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The ceremonies conducted late on Monday involved hundreds of couples in several major squares in the capital, including more than 100 in the vast Imam Hossein square in central Tehran, according to reports in Iranian media.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
In astrology, squares create tension in order to push us into action, but this particular square could feel like a tug-of-war between what feels safe and what is meant to transform in your life.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may challenge follow-through or timing.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Noun
Crustless white bread slices are cut into squares, covered with a cheesy mixture made of sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream, then topped with another square before adding more of the cheese mixture on top.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The ceremonies conducted late on Monday involved hundreds of couples in several major squares in the capital, including more than 100 in the vast Imam Hossein square in central Tehran, according to reports in Iranian media.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
In astrology, squares create tension in order to push us into action, but this particular square could feel like a tug-of-war between what feels safe and what is meant to transform in your life.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squares
Verb
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From a mathematical perspective, this situation corresponds to the museum guard problem but with 22 areas, or holes, where our guard or video camera cannot see.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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Pendy’s $53 price target corresponds to a rally of 55% ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In one of the film’s most madcap and darkly comedic moments, Linda bribes her daughter with the promise of a pet hamster — who turns out to be a biter, desperate to escape its box.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These terraces can be used to grow shrubs, vegetables, and flowers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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The rooms There are 10 room categories ranging from inner view rooms that look out over the hotel’s atrium and city-facing suites with private terraces, as well as smaller rooms that overlook the Guggenheim, in addition to the premier-level rooms and suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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While most of the familiar multi-variety white cuvées are traditional blend styles from regions like Rhône Valley, Rioja, Tuscany, or Bordeaux, a handful around the globe—and especially from the New World—combine varieties that would infuriate traditionalists.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Truck traditionalists, however, will not settle for less than eight cylinders under the hood, Kuniskis said, and customers often tell him that a compact truck can't get them to their work site or reliably tow their boats or trailers.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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This tense family reunion coincides with the arrival of the vicious creatures that hunt through sound.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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This release also coincides with a Pixel Drop and a new version of Wear OS (based on Android 17) on Pixel Watches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Sure, Antarctica has penguins, but the Arctic lures travelers north with polar bears and walruses, especially in the remote Svalbard archipelago.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 June 2026
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This particular market lures in people from all across the region, numbering as many as 3,500 on summer days.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Twice a month, the organization accepts clothing and textile donations, which the RicRack team sorts on site.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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This analysis was aided by the use of BTInsights, an AI open-end coding software that sorts responses into similar categories.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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In an interview with the Observer responding to the scandal, Nazir said that his writing process consists largely of speech-to-text dictation on an Android phone.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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The 59-member caucus consists entirely of Democrats, including more than a third from Southern states.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Squares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squares. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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