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
Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
From the photo alone, the octopus appeared to belong to the genus Thaumelodone, a variety of small, squat octopus found in the deep waters of the southern hemisphere.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
In one version of the game, guests took turns squatting to grab a paper bag or box with their teeth.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Compound movements like squats, deadlifts, rows and lunges place exactly the right kind of stress on the hip, spine and tibia, the sites most vulnerable to fracture.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
Today, glaciers remain across approximately 11% of the country, and the areas left behind are home to squat mountains called tuyas, or table mountains.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
From the photo alone, the octopus appeared to belong to the genus Thaumelodone, a variety of small, squat octopus found in the deep waters of the southern hemisphere.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
Verb
Kate mingled with well-wishers following a meeting in the mayor's office about the Reggio Emilia approach, posing for selfies, accepting flowers and squatting to talk with children.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
In one version of the game, guests took turns squatting to grab a paper bag or box with their teeth.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Noun
Researchers defined strength training as exercises using weights or body weight, such as press ups, squats and lunges.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Compound movements like squats, deadlifts, rows and lunges place exactly the right kind of stress on the hip, spine and tibia, the sites most vulnerable to fracture.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
Adjective
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But the run-up under splash hire coach Mauricio Pochettino has been less than encouraging, though a recent 3-2 friendly win over a stout Senegal squad was a positive.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The stout, middle-aged man, was due to have cataract surgery in April at the clinic in Catacamas, which sits on the lowest slopes of a bushy hill some four hours east of Tegucigalpa, the country’s capital.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Brandon Wolf crouched in the corner of the nightclub bathroom for what felt like forever as gunshots rang out.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Seconds later, the same officer — now with his gun holstered — is captured on the camera crouching and clutching his left shoulder in pain.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Noun
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And if that is to be the case, most Chicagoans do not give a damn whether the team goes to Arlington Heights or Hammond.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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In a world of drivers mostly ruled by their corporate sponsors, Busch was an otherworldly talent who simply did not give a damn.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Sit with your feet wide apart and elevate them on blocks, stools, or a squatty potty to lift your knees above your hips.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Elk, deer, and buffalo had migrated to and from mineral licks throughout North America for millennia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Coals crackle, flames lick meat, and at the center of the pit stands Tootsie Tomanetz, 91 years old with tree-trunk arms and the nimble grace of a woman half her age.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Look for firm, plump blueberries with smooth skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 June 2026
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At Pan Asian restaurant Oriental, the lobster comes to the beachside tables looking like plump scoops of ice cream, and is best ordered alongside the black pepper wagyu beef.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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His adoration, here as in all things natural, is infectious, although the birds themselves care not a whit for him, and isn’t that part of the wonder, the fun?—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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An unconventional structure or new approach bothers them not a whit.—
Mac Barnett,
Longreads,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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“Squat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squat. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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