1
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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2
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 Sox hammered five home runs while squaring the City Series at one game apiece.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
With the Moon in your 10th House squaring Mars in your 7th, expectations can clash if roles or responsibilities aren’t clear.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 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
The sensitive Moon energizes your 11th House of Bonding, squaring expansive Jupiter in your 8th House of Caution.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
But with the sun squaring Jupiter a few days later, social obligations could stretch you thin.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Though squaring over nine feet, the boar was thin.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
With the Moon in your 10th House squaring Mars in your 7th, expectations can clash if roles or responsibilities aren’t clear.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 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
The sensitive Moon energizes your 11th House of Bonding, squaring expansive Jupiter in your 8th House of Caution.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
But with the sun squaring Jupiter a few days later, social obligations could stretch you thin.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Though squaring over nine feet, the boar was thin.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squaring
Verb
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Under Idaho law, threatening or bribing someone to alter their vote could lead to a citation.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 May 2026
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Another man Wang communicated with, John Chen, was also sentenced to 20 months in prison for acting as an unregistered agent and bribing an IRS agent, prosecutors said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
Verb
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More about Richard Glossip's case Glossip is accused of having his boss, Barry Van Treese, an Oklahoma City motel owner, killed in 1997 to keep from being fired for embezzlement.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Giants’ defense will feel the sting of not having Dexter Lawrence in the middle anymore during this one.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Verb
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This creates a supply crunch that pushes people to buying cards at a higher resale price, the University of Sunderland’s Farnsworth said.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Rather than buying through a distributor or a food service, some restaurants establish relationships with farms and buy directly from them.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Leeds saw no problem in agreeing a plan which eased him in and gradually built his minutes instead of, for example, throwing him into 90 minutes away at Arsenal on August 23.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In the trailer, Zachariah appears to be an ally of Beth and Rip, agreeing to help the couple in their turbulent conflict with a rival ranch.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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That means seducing Paris Carver, Elliot's wife and Bond's ex, portrayed by Teri Hatcher.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Nate plays his older neighbors like a fiddle, seducing them with his beauty, money, and youth.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Squaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squaring. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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