Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squaring away
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But recent social media posts this week showed that the receiver was working out in Kansas City.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Kennedy’s proclivity for working out in belted denim long predates the knowing wink with which it’s now displayed.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Artificial intelligence, real money When actors and studios arrived at the bargaining table this week to start hammering out the next SAG-AFTRA contract, a key figure in the conversation was not in the room.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The mayor has faced challenges with hammering out a compromise between the Black and Latino caucuses for the influential role; now Lawson, who is white, could be poised to clinch the spot.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Over the next few years, Connecticut Water is planning 26 projects around the state targeting PFAS filtration to meet the new EPA regulations by the 2029 deadline.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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In Delhi, there was a growing awareness by middle powers of the need to build their own AI capability — whether in training their own models, designing their own chips, or extricating themselves from the convenient but risky grip of Silicon Valley software giants.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The researchers also hope their research will aid in designing better quantum correction schemes and extending the coherence time of the qubits.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the studio, though, the band remains focused on the work and is already shaping its next musical era.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The brand’s return to NYFW centered on honoring a community of women shaping today’s creative landscape.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Squaring away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squaring%20away. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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