squares away

verb

present tense third-person singular of square away
as in programs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squares away
  1. works out
  2. schemes
  3. charts
  4. plans
  5. designs
  6. hammers out
  7. shapes
  8. concerts
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  • Assuming everything works out with the Kickstarter, the basic version of the Cordalock can be yours for a pledge of €157 (about US$180).
    — Ben Coxworth July 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • Compare that with paying $30 to $60 per visit at a cold plunge or sauna studio three times a week, which works out to $4,500 to $9,000 a year, or $45,000 to $90,000 over a decade.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of works out
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  • Marty, who was loosely based on real-life ping-pong legend Marty Reisman, schemes his way to competitions across the globe and hustles for pocket cash.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Joy Randolph, follows a desperate gallery owner (Portman) who schemes to sell a dead man as art at Art Basel in Miami.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of schemes
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  • Set in 1969, the film charts how Murdoch and Lamb launched what became Britain’s bestselling tabloid.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie TV series also charts a slightly different path than the books or the original TV series.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
Definition of charts
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  • Charlotte’s communication director did not respond to the Observer on Thursday when asked whether the city plans to address public conversations surrounding Juliana’s death.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Dade Heritage Trust plans to relocate the historic building to Coconut Grove.
    — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of plans
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  • The Canadian company designs and produces products including HVAC controls, humidifiers and heaters.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • While no awards have been publicly announced, reports from the Journal and the New York Times say one of the biggest beneficiaries would be Westinghouse, which designs nuclear reactors sold overseas.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of designs
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  • The airport recently extended its current lease agreement an extra year, keeping the status quo in place through at least June 30, 2027, while the city hammers out a long-term deal.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Zack James’ shifty drumming hammers out a drum ’n’ bass redux like a panicked heartbeat while Carney Hemler’s bass lurches in slow motion, replicating the gut drop of a horrible realization.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of hammers out
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  • Air Force One is a symbol of presidential power, but its problems only reinforce the fact that technology shapes the presidency.
    — Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Physical retail is having a moment because of Gen Z, not despite them, and how a store looks on camera now shapes who walks through the door.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of shapes
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  • Before Wowed Out arrives, James will join Beck, Jackson Browne, Bill Murray, Britt Daniel and others for July’s all-star Music From the Films of Wes Anderson concerts at the Hollywood Bowl.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 June 2026
  • For example, Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins, hosted two Shakira concerts days before a Club World Cup game last year.
    — Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Definition of concerts
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