SQUARING Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

squaring

verb

present participle of square

as in corresponding

to be in agreement on every point that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen

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as in bribing

to influence someone with a bribe tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation

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Recent Examples of squaring The Yankees got a game off the Rays on Thursday afternoon, squaring the 4-game series between the two teams. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026 The nurturing Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, squaring transformative Pluto in your 1st House of Identity, so family rhythms may confront personal growth. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Your 11th House of Friends lights up as the life-giving Sun energizes that area, squaring obligating Saturn in your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026 The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 But the first pass went to Dembele, who joined the spirit of generosity by squaring it to his captain for a tap-in. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 23 June 2026 On June 10, for instance, Mercury will clash with Saturn (after squaring Neptune on June 3), which can make conversations feel heavier than usual. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026 The Moon in your sensitive 8th house is squaring Venus in your aspirational 11th house, potentially inciting irritation at the intersection of individual privacy and group plans. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squaring

Verb

Núñez finally found a body corresponding to the number she was given.

— Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Like Antigone, the novel is told in five acts, er, parts, each corresponding to a central character.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of corresponding

Verb

They are charged with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests and money laundering conspiracy for allegedly bribing Beasley to manipulate his performance.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Similar raids by the feds at addresses tied to then-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and then-San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo eventually led to criminal indictments against both politicians, as well as the businessmen accused of bribing them.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

Definition of bribing

Verb

More than 20 years later, coinciding with Toyota’s expansion in foreign markets, the company shifted to using various wordmarks that used the English name in all capitals.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
The show, coinciding with America’s 250th anniversary, features humor, audience participation, slides and props.

— La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of coinciding

Verb

Many students today recall the pandemic as a time filled by moments at home with family, going to school in their pajamas or having a break from some of the social pressures of school.

— Stacey Gillett, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Nor to the notion of having a road named after him a century later.

— Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of having

Verb

The boot relies on a combination of stretch ripstop upper fabric, laces and centrally zippered overlay to provide a confident, foot-conforming fit.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
This year, the conforming loan limit ranges from $832,750 in most areas to $1,249,125 in high-cost areas, according to the FHFA.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of conforming

Verb

Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Nothing is more frustrating than buying a pair of sandals that are supposedly comfortable and good for walking, only to end the day with blisters or cuts.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of buying

Verb

Moriarty says this is also a two-way street, with local investigators agreeing to share evidence with the feds.

— Esme Murphy, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Following the film’s casting announcement, conservative commentator Matt Walsh criticized Lupita Nyong’o’s casting as Helen of Troy in posts on X, with Elon Musk replied to one of Walsh’s posts, agreeing.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026