squaring away

Definition of squaring awaynext
present participle of square away

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Verb
  • After a half hour working out with the flywheel, which works like a zero-gravity rowing machine, Wiseman was impressed.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Gas prices continue to rise in Massachusetts and commuters are working out ways to cut back on spending.
    Paul Burton, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Aponte’s predecessor Kevin Abrams was the Giants‘ salary cap lead in previous years, most memorably hammering out the early versions of Daniel Jones’ contract extension in the lobby of the JW Marriott here in March 2023.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • After suffering a brutal knockout at UFC Seattle, Maycee Barber is already planning her comeback.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Browne’s family is planning an event honoring him in mid-May.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Eco effort Architects made sure to prioritize sustainability when designing this hotel, favoring energy-efficient technologies and geothermal energy wherever possible.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Wellington was instrumental in shaping the modern NFL, championing new ideas.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Andreea Roberts leads technology marketing globally at Cognizant, helping clients convert new technologies into market-shaping advantage.
    Ravi Kumar S, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Squaring away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squaring%20away. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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