squaring away

Definition of squaring awaynext
present participle of square away

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squaring away
Verb
  • Our tester, Alexandra, spends a lot of time swimming and working out, so a formula that tackles grease and sweat is paramount in her routine.
    Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Comeback season is also when the five really hone in on self-care, Yeji emphasizing sleep and working out and Chaeryeong fitting stretches into her rituals.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Following Witkoff and Kushner’s visit to the Kremlin in early December, a flurry of high-level diplomacy involving Zelensky and European leaders ensued, with much talk about hammering out the finer points of a potential agreement.
    Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Lawmakers have gone home for the holidays without hammering out a resolution to address the expiring ObamaCare subsidies as tensions flare amid health care negotiations.
    The Hill Staff, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • While the first missions to space would not occur for several years, scientists began planning on how humans could reach orbit, fly to the Moon, and beyond.
    Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Bluegame made excellent use of the open-plan interior, designing a large, broad main salon into the footprint, with large windows.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • With pieces of his press operation in place, journalists became paramount to shaping Roosevelt’s legacy of conservation.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
  • In 2010, Swift received the Hall of Fame's Hal David Starlight Award recognizing young songwriters who are shaping the craft's future.
    Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Squaring away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squaring%20away. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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