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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
For instance, with Venus squaring Jupiter in your sign at the beginning of the month, obligations around home and family could clash with your desire for freedom and self-focus.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The Moon enters Pisces in the morning of October 31st, harmonizing with the Sun in Scorpio and squaring Uranus retrograde in Gemini.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 27 Oct. 2025
That timing meant Mitoma had only Maguire to bypass when squaring for Yankuba Minteh after sprinting clear.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
However, the Russian government is likely to face the problem of squaring its troop numbers in Ukraine with its budget obligations and appears to be relying increasingly on foreign mercenaries, in particular, Cubans.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Like, not fading away so much on some of his jump shots, squaring his body and getting stronger.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
Afterwards, a squaring solution—a powdery mixture of water and a gel-like batter used in the decorative cake business—is applied to the inside of the hat’s crown to act as a stiffening agent.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Michael Thill and Elise Vinson, two nurses who were on the picket line Sunday, expressed their difficulty squaring their desire to help during the attack with their inability to work in the hospital amid the strike.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
In the 19th century mathematicians discovered that squaring the circle with only a ruler and compass is impossible.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The Moon enters Pisces in the morning of October 31st, harmonizing with the Sun in Scorpio and squaring Uranus retrograde in Gemini.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 27 Oct. 2025
That timing meant Mitoma had only Maguire to bypass when squaring for Yankuba Minteh after sprinting clear.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
However, the Russian government is likely to face the problem of squaring its troop numbers in Ukraine with its budget obligations and appears to be relying increasingly on foreign mercenaries, in particular, Cubans.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Like, not fading away so much on some of his jump shots, squaring his body and getting stronger.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
Afterwards, a squaring solution—a powdery mixture of water and a gel-like batter used in the decorative cake business—is applied to the inside of the hat’s crown to act as a stiffening agent.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Michael Thill and Elise Vinson, two nurses who were on the picket line Sunday, expressed their difficulty squaring their desire to help during the attack with their inability to work in the hospital amid the strike.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
In the 19th century mathematicians discovered that squaring the circle with only a ruler and compass is impossible.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squaring
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ingredients vary in their duration, with a higher concentration of the active ingredient generally corresponding to longer-lasting effects.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Police were dispatched to the scene and the owner eventually lured the pet back down to the ground by bribing it with a cookie.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Justice brought charges Thursday against the voting machine company Smartmatic, accusing it of allegedly bribing an official in the Philippines to win contracts, according to court papers filed in the Southern District of Florida.—
Olivia Rubin,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Deadline reported that Disney+ has ordered a TV event featuring special guest star Sabrina Carpenter to premiere in 2026, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the classic original series.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, coinciding with Puig’s IPO, the conglomerate acquired 100 per cent ownership of Byredo, aiming to expand the brand into new product categories.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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There were fires that needed putting out across the team and having Gravenberch, Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in form has helped extinguish a number of them.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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He was suspended to begin the 1995 season for cocaine and admitted to having a substance abuse problem.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2025, the conforming loan limit for a single-family home is $1,209,750.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both shows mix humor, philosophy, and principled outrage, riding the roller coaster of daily life in a world of stunning beauty and glaring injustice instead of conforming to any prepackaged TV format.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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People are still buying books, young and older readers alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under the deal, users of the Amazon DSP (demand side platform) ad-buying system now have access to inventory on iHeartMedia’s streaming music and livestreaming radio channels.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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This comes amid wider Russian attack on cities closer to Ukraine's front-line regions, signaling that Moscow has no intention of easing up its targeting of infrastructure or agreeing to any ceasefire.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With Solomon already agreeing to give up control, and neither Solomon nor Icahn likely to be on the continuing board, there is no reason why this should get contentious.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer then develops a taste for human flesh and begins seducing and killing teenage boys.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Conveniently, two beautiful young strangers (Ana de Armas, Lorenza Izzo) come by late one stormy night, inviting themselves in and quickly seducing him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Squaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squaring. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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