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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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Luscious Venus in your 5th House of Originality squares Pluto in your 2nd House of Resources, so projects and budgets will potentially tug your soul in opposing directions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The Moon squares Jupiter, pitting your ambitious 10th house against your friendly 7th house.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Stephanie steps into Sarah’s personal space, squares her up.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Beliefs and routines tug at one another as the subliminal Moon in your 9th House of Expansion squares companionable Venus in your 6th House of Work.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
At midday, the Moon squares expansive Jupiter, stretching patience as feelings bump against limits in family matters or group efforts.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Because this eclipse squares Uranus, changes around living situations, family dynamics, or emotional security may arrive suddenly.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Steve Hartman, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
The emotional standoff Earle's Saturn squares Cooper's moon This aspect introduces a heavier emotional dynamic.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Luscious Venus in your 5th House of Originality squares Pluto in your 2nd House of Resources, so projects and budgets will potentially tug your soul in opposing directions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The Moon squares Jupiter, pitting your ambitious 10th house against your friendly 7th house.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Stephanie steps into Sarah’s personal space, squares her up.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Beliefs and routines tug at one another as the subliminal Moon in your 9th House of Expansion squares companionable Venus in your 6th House of Work.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
At midday, the Moon squares expansive Jupiter, stretching patience as feelings bump against limits in family matters or group efforts.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Because this eclipse squares Uranus, changes around living situations, family dynamics, or emotional security may arrive suddenly.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Each one of the squares in his miniature creation represents about 1 square mile of New York City.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squares
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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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
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The bigger race for humanoid robots The Beijing half-marathon event—which featured 300 robotic contestants fielded by about 100 primarily Chinese teams—coincides with the billions of dollars invested by Chinese and US tech industries to develop humanoid robots.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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Its release coincides with the 10th anniversary of Prince’s death on April 21, marked by the annual A Day 2 Reflect | A Night 2 Remember event at Paisley Park.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Katie gets abducted by a mysterious neighbor (Hayat Kamille), who lures her in with her favorite chocolates.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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An eccentric poodle breeder lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Outside, stone paths lead to terraces, lush gardens and a 16th-century Venetian fountain.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Towering windows and outdoor access keep the landscape in view at all times, while terraces, a heated pool, and surrounding olive groves extend the square footage.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Is there a law that sorts that out for us?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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The equipment uses an AI scanner to read the composition of such textiles and sorts them by fibers, after which they can be recycled.—
Tian MacLeod Ji,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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For traditionalists, this link is not merely ceremonial but is the foundational bedrock of British identity.—
Michael Saunders,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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In response, traditionalists have gnashed their teeth and complained that the dark essence of the music has been lost.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is something to be said for admitting that the prospects of disagreement are permanent and that wisdom consists not in tearing up the peace treaty but in renewing it.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The scientific evidence behind the drug so far consists mostly of small observational studies and open-label trials.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Squares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squares. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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