SQUARES Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of square

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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squares

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noun

plural of square

as in plazas

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Recent Examples of squares

Verb

The Capricorn Moon squares the Libra Sun, and part of you may want to stay private while the world keeps asking for opinions, participation, or answers. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Mercury in your partnership house squares Mars in your 4th, creating friction between another person’s perspective and what feels comfortable or settled to you. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 Mercury in your sign squares Mars in your 10th House, putting your voice, identity, and public responsibilities into a lively tug-of-war. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026 The Capricorn Moon squares Mercury in your sign, making family expectations, tradition, or someone else’s opinion feel louder than usual. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 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

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Sensory input signals go through the brainstem before being directed to the center of the brain that corresponds to that sense.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026
Neither corresponds to any investigation, case, incident, or call for service.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of corresponds

Noun

The fluidity between indoors and outdoors is one of the suite’s principal attractions, with two magnificent, interconnected terraces connected to the suite through large glass doors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Three huge terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari to the west.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of terraces

Noun

There are stuffing recipes here for traditionalists and Thanksgiving rule breakers alike.

— Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
When brutal rationalism is challenged, especially by traditionalists, its defenders will often justify themselves by pointing to the intelligence of its adherents.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of traditionalists

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Decline tends to set in when willful stasis coincides with the rise of a rival more committed to pioneering.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
The Victorian-era tale captures their growing attachment alongside a fascinating assortment of characters and historic events until their Involvement in World War II coincides with Hitler's deliberations to invade Britain.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of coincides

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In the exceedingly bleak ending to the book, Bela realizes that the demon has killed and styled itself after her Grandma Ruth, who lures Russell and Ursula to their death.

— William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The Vegetarian by Han Kang, 208 Pages This haunting novel lures readers when a woman’s sudden decision to stop eating meat triggers a destructive crisis in her family.

— Arabella Hau, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of lures

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Other technology at the library includes an automatic book sorter, a conveyor belt that scans returned books and sorts them for reshelving or return to other libraries.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The Cat Fanciers' Association sorts cat coats into both color and pattern.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of sorts

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Their list consists primarily of interventions such as more per-pupil funding, banning cellphones and restricting artificial intelligence in the classroom.

— Gustavo E. Fischman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
The top third of the back of the TV consists only of the OLED panel and its metal frame, which combined are a fraction of an inch thick.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026