as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
a short, squat woman
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as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
he doesn't do squat all day long and is by far the laziest worker in the company
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Recent Examples of squat
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
To perform a squat pulse, start with your feet hip-width apart.
—Jordan Smith, SELF, 14 Apr. 2025
Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
The rise in squatting cases is a growing concern nationwide, including in Illinois.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Add bodyweight squats, lunges or even some planks and push-ups.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
One of Jetson’s competitors, Pivotal, has begun to commercially sell its one-person Helix, which has a longer fuselage shape than the more squat, dune-buggy look of the Jetson, and the Helix cockpit is enclosed.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
To perform a squat pulse, start with your feet hip-width apart.
—Jordan Smith, SELF, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
So why not deploy the same procedure in squatting cases?
—Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
The rise in squatting cases is a growing concern nationwide, including in Illinois.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Noun
The 26-year-old can then be seen doing squats — while showing off her fresh manicure — and timing her contractions with her iPhone.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Add bodyweight squats, lunges or even some planks and push-ups.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
Adjective
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The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder needs to be better at anchoring, as he too often was driven into the backfield by stout nose tackles last season.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Faison rushed for 1,109 yards and eight touchdowns for the Aggies last fall, averaging a stout 5.6 yards per carry.—
Chase Goodbread,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The photos show a smiling Cutler crouching over a dead giant sable antelope — a massive hoofed mammal known for its large, curved horns.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Costa Rica offers the stuff of vacation advertisements: horses galloping on a white-sand beach, surfers crouched in an enormous barrel wave, sea turtles nesting near the ocean.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Noun
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Some even find that using the squat position, or using a squatty potty, can help reduce straining and promote defecation, said Dr. Xue.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 June 2025
Noun
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For the eyes, which were noticeably devoid of much adornment, McGrath used just one lick of her Pat McGrath Labs Fetisheyes Mascara on models' lashes.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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As Reed tried to capitalize, LA Knight hit the ring and got his lick back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Remember, most healthy plant roots should be plump and white in color.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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Are your tomato vines covered in plump green fruits that just won't turn red?—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
Adjective
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Photograph: Kat Merck AmazonBasics Small Packing Cubes for Travel, 4-Piece-Set $20 $14 (30% off) Amazon Not quite as compressive as our top pick, these Amazon Basics cubes offer sturdy mesh windows and durable fabric—a budget-friendly intro to packing cubes.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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“Squat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squat. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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