squaring away

present participle of square away

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squaring away
Verb
  • The pair are seen working out, eating, laughing, and enjoying time together—moments that underscore a close, natural relationship rarely highlighted in mainstream media.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Leslie’s own wellness routine is consistent—working out regularly, playing tennis for the competitive outlet, prayer.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But behind the scenes, the utility was hammering out a deal with the Denver Broncos to sell 25 acres of its 36-acre campus.
    Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Talks had been ongoing for the past eight months, both sides had incurred about six-figures on legal bills hammering out the details, a major concert had been planned and a 1,200-word embargoed deal announcement was ready to go.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Andrew Burnstine, an associate professor at Lynn University in Florida, told WalletHub the key to saving is planning meals, shopping with a list, comparing unit prices, choosing store brands and setting a firm grocery budget.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The percentage of corporate directors who said their boards were planning to add gender diversity fell to 9% from 21% in 2024.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Using fractional diffusion theory, the research deepens understanding of transient charging behaviors in complex materials, which is key to designing high-performance components used for advanced engineering electrochemical systems in general.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when there were not enough ventilators for the patients who needed them, a team at NASA JPL was charged with designing a ventilator that could be rapidly produced without taking parts away from the critical medical supply chain.
    Michele Raphael, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jupiter was shaping Earth's fate before our planet even existed, carving gaps in the early solar system that kept its building blocks from plunging into the sun, a new study finds.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Squaring away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squaring%20away. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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