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
Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Land softly and immediately sink back into the split squat position.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Dec. 2025
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
For example, some of the kickers routinely going long likely can’t squat much weight, Carlson says.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Examples include air squats, step-ups, push-ups, and dips.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 8 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Bosphorus is that sort of place, a charming Turkish café nestled in a squat maroon house whose walls drip with rugs, photos and assorted trinkets.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Land softly and immediately sink back into the split squat position.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Dec. 2025
Verb
Mark Lamoreaux, the University of San Diego’s director of athletic performance, said the football team’s goal is for players to squat two times their body weight and bench press 1½ times their weight.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
For example, some of the kickers routinely going long likely can’t squat much weight, Carlson says.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
Body-weight squat: Stand with your feet hip distance or a little wider with your toes slightly angled out.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Examples include air squats, step-ups, push-ups, and dips.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
Adjective
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To ensure seedlings develop stout and sturdy stems, keep your grow lights on for about 14 to 16 hours per day and position the lights about 2 to 4 inches above the seed trays or seedling leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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This matchup will come down to how well Philadelphia’s stout defense plays against one of the better offensive units in the league.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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My first glimpse of a gorilla was brief, a large male on the path ahead, crouching, his fists pressed into the soil.—
Holden Frith,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
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As Rathbun and other officers retreated, Webster clenched both fists, crouched into a linebacker’s stance, and charged into Rathbun, knocking him to the ground.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But does anyone worth a damn really want to go to Madison right now?—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2025
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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
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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The social media star picked up what appeared to be kangaroo feces on the grass and gave it a lick, much to Irwin's surprise.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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And all without a lick of spandex.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By doing this, the fibers also go from flat to fluffy, making the cushions look much more plump.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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In addition to buying in season, look for berries with smooth, plump, and firm skin, which indicate high quality, says Michelle Hall, chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Moreover, Trump cares not a whit about bringing drug traffickers to justice.—
Peter Kornbluh,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Miss Keaton…is not a whit like the flustered ingénue she was cast to play.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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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,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Squat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squat. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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