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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The award corresponds with Cartoon Saloon’s 25th anniversary.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
According to the team, this corresponds to more than 3,500 hours of continuous operation.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of corresponds

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Outlooks and layouts vary but most rooms come with ravishing views of the Bosphorus; a few have terraces or gardens, while the split-level 5920-square-foot Peninsula Suite has a private rooftop terrace, outdoor swimming pool, gym, and hammam.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The cockpit is fitted with a dining table that converts into a sun pad and fold-down bulwarks that open to create waterside terraces.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of terraces

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The launch coincides with a broader shift in domestic energy storage, where manufacturers are rethinking both inverter electronics and core cell science.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
The exit from Somalia of Ugandan peacekeepers coincides with the end of the United Nations’ political mission there and as Somali authorities assert a need to take more charge of internal security arrangements.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of coincides

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Edith finds her and lures her away to a better life on the internet, leaving Edith in charge of Paladin’s gear and systems.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
With sports the only programming format that truly lures the sizable and simultaneous crowds advertisers covet, Netflix may want to beef up its expertise.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of lures

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Its main target was leaks of national exams, including the test that sorts India’s would-be doctors.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of sorts

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Recorded live in a Norwegian church with the British organist Kit Downes, the album consists almost entirely of pipe organ and Sundfør’s steadfast, saintly voice.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Clay consists mainly of very fine mineral particles and not much organic matter.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026