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
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
After the pit has been removed, the squat fruit resembles a donut with a perfect hole in the center.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
ABC News, 20 May 2026
In a new technical blog, the company demonstrated Atlas rotating its torso 180 degrees, squatting to pick up a mini-fridge, and transporting it while dynamically adjusting to shifting internal weight.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Researchers defined strength training as exercises using weights or body weight — things like pushups, squats, lunges, and traditional weightlifting.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
The researchers also observed animals ranging from bone-eating worms to squat lobsters, from spoon worms to jellyfish—and the scientists suspect that some of these creatures may represent undescribed species.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
After the pit has been removed, the squat fruit resembles a donut with a perfect hole in the center.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Verb
Corvette, particularly, feels outside of it all, as a woman who dreams of being a designer herself but is currently squatting in a closed fast food chicken shop and being haunted by a boulder of debt (like, literally).
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
In a new technical blog, the company demonstrated Atlas rotating its torso 180 degrees, squatting to pick up a mini-fridge, and transporting it while dynamically adjusting to shifting internal weight.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Noun
In addition to his high-octane skill set, Preston tested as a freakish athlete at the combine, recording scores among the best in the class in the V02 max, the agility tests, the squats, the bench press and the pull-ups.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Researchers defined strength training as exercises using weights or body weight — things like pushups, squats, lunges, and traditional weightlifting.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
Adjective
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But still, 495 pound-feet of torque, that’s stout.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
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Use a stout wooden stake and place it in the soil near the center of the pot after filling it with soil.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Bystander video captured the sound of at least seven shots and showed people crouching and running for cover.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Peters crouched down and used a little body language to try to coax the ball fair.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 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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Today, upgrading a home isn’t only about a lick of new paint or collectible furniture.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Zachary Stevenson’s performance replicates the nerdy-yet-hip Texan through impressive guitar licks and superb vocals that are equally comfortable with sweet ballads and on-the-edge rockabilly songs.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The abalone is plump and toothsome, yet still tender and accompanied by asparagus kissed by the fire.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Post use, skin looks and feels more plump and less inflamed, with redness virtually gone and fine lines softened.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 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,
19 June 2026
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Serving tray for entertaining $25 to $50 This straightforward serving tray is a reliable standard that’s sturdy and comes in seven colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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“Squat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squat. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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