Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squaring away
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There’s already a case made for Rashford working out cheaper than Gordon in the long run because of the former’s huge wages despite a €50 million ($58 million) difference in their transfer fees.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026 -
Joyce, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, has been in Arizona this week working out with a physical therapist.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Stocks fell sharply early in Thursday's session, but steadily clawed their way back as investors appeared to take heart from news reports that Iran and Oman are hammering out a plan to oversee traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
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In addition, the group is planning to bury a time capsule to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In May 2020, AMC struck a deal for an undisclosed amount of money, gaining control of both properties and planning an interconnected suite of shows under the Immortal Universe title.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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What could be better than designing for England with Nike.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Organizations must move from passive observation to active strategy, designing structures that translate AI learning into tangible career growth.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In Selma, and elsewhere, the former president often spoke about collectively shaping destiny.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The timber titan played a role in shaping Northern California’s lumber economy during the state’s rapid industrial expansion.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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“Squaring away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squaring%20away. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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