squaring away

Definition of squaring awaynext
present participle of square away

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squaring away
Verb
  • Of the figures that Rosi’s camera captures, the one who comes most vividly to life is Titti, an elderly teacher working out of an old antiques shop.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The two sides are working out terms related to artificial intelligence, streaming residuals, and health and pension funding — along with more obscure subjects like exclusivity windows for TV series regulars.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 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
  • While gardeners often gravitate toward evergreen foliage when planning for year-round color, there are many other sources of beauty to enhance the garden from one season to the next.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Mia is planning a hopeful birthday party for Alex and Dailyn has her ideas about what that should and should not be.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That means the public officials designing the dredging project have a stark choice to make, scientists say.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
  • After designing Bessette-Kennedy’s dress, Rodriguez launched his own label and a fragrance line, and has continued to create designs that are woven into the fabric of American history — Michelle Obama wore his dress on election night in 2008.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But the group, particularly his and Tina's roles in shaping their look, sound, and legacy, still seems to be a sensitive subject for Mathew.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
  • And that's a very efficient way to approach shaping biscuits because there are no offcuts and there's no wastage.
    Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Squaring away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squaring%20away. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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