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squat

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verb

as in to crouch
to lie low with the limbs close to the body a detective squatting to examine something on the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

squat

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noun

slang

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of squat
Adjective
In the beginning, there was FAT Village, two blocks of squat warehouses offering art classes, cozy coffee shops and a monthly art walk in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025 However, while Yunxian 2’s large, squat braincase did resemble that of Homo erectus, other features of the skull, such as flat and shallow cheekbones, did not. Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
So adults no longer have to squat down uncomfortably, enjoying a homier pooping experience. New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025 Brockington squatted 664 pounds, breaking his own record from last year by 50 pounds, and posted a vertical jump of 42 inches. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Start standing, drop into a squat, and place your hands on the floor. Jakob Roze, Health, 24 Sep. 2025 With Sparkle for a Cause, Alexis turns fitness into a festival of kindness, proving that squats and planks can lift more than muscles. Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for squat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
Adjective
  • Later, the Cowboys and their high-octane offense will face the stout Broncos defense.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Jović had a relatively quiet opener against Orlando’s stout defense (nine points in 23 minutes) before going for 20 points, six rebounds and four assists off the bench Friday.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Finally, the day arrived, and my friend Kelly Curtis and then-girlfriend Nancy Wilson were crouched behind the camera with Amy.
    Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Right then, crouched on the floor of MacDowell’s Cheney studio, Luise discovered a whole new way of working.
    Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Even for those in the North who didn’t care a damn for the four million held in brutal bondage, or those who wanted a soft, conciliatory approach, the war began to take on new and moral meaning.
    Jack Sheehan September 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • At the start, the project required building a damn to drain the water from the facade.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Early on, many Falcons players and coaches misinterpreted his squatty 6-foot-3-ish, 305-pound frame and notably rounded midsection as a lack of athleticism.
    Josh Kendall, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Trifles are the high heels of desserts, standing tall and showing out in a crowd of squatty pies, sheet cakes, and brownies.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Who knows — this one might, in tiny increments, one acoustic guitar lick or exhortation to live fully at a time.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
  • While Kendrick and Drake were putting their pens to their limits, Metro fired up some software and got his licks in.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • There were black burlat cherries, plump apricots, a basket of fragrant strawberries.
    Danielle Postel-Vinay, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • And this peptide serum delivers, with 10 different peptides (which serve to smooth lines and plump lax skin) housed in yet another copper peptide that delivers them deep into the skin.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Miss Keaton…is not a whit like the flustered ingénue she was cast to play.
    Chris Morris, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The whit and the whoo are from different owls.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Designed by Hydro Tec, the modern, muscular exterior is characterized by a sturdy steel displacement hull, a distinctive bulbous bow, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Squat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squat. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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