as in licks
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 squats
Paul McClure 11, New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Examples of this type of exercise include lifting weights, using resistance bands, or performing bodyweight exercises like push-ups and squats.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Their work at sea unfolded over three months from Liftboat Robert, an oceangoing vessel that, once on site, lowers three enormous pillars to the seafloor and squats above the waves.
—Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Her trisets include tried-and-true staples like Bulgarian split squats and Copenhagen planks, as well as a few combo exercises, like the single-leg glute bridge hold with chest press, tall kneeling curl to overhead press, and, of course, the bird-dog row.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Katya can be seen doing squats and push ups in a video taken inside the camp shared with ABC News.
—Guy Davies, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, which can be achieved through low-cost activities like walking, jogging or bodyweight activities like pushups or squats.
—John Pierce, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Talk to a healthcare provider, such as a physical therapist, about adding squats to your fitness routine.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Trainings include body weight exercises such as side-lying leg lifts and wide-stance squats, resistance band exercises, and advanced techniques.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Rei-ho group did a five-minute exercise routine (10 to 12 slow squats and 10 slow sit-to-stands) at least four days a week for three months.
—Paul McClure 11, New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Examples of this type of exercise include lifting weights, using resistance bands, or performing bodyweight exercises like push-ups and squats.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Their work at sea unfolded over three months from Liftboat Robert, an oceangoing vessel that, once on site, lowers three enormous pillars to the seafloor and squats above the waves.
—Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Her trisets include tried-and-true staples like Bulgarian split squats and Copenhagen planks, as well as a few combo exercises, like the single-leg glute bridge hold with chest press, tall kneeling curl to overhead press, and, of course, the bird-dog row.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Katya can be seen doing squats and push ups in a video taken inside the camp shared with ABC News.
—Guy Davies, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, which can be achieved through low-cost activities like walking, jogging or bodyweight activities like pushups or squats.
—John Pierce, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Talk to a healthcare provider, such as a physical therapist, about adding squats to your fitness routine.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Trainings include body weight exercises such as side-lying leg lifts and wide-stance squats, resistance band exercises, and advanced techniques.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Sinking the throttle forces the electric motor and engine to work together; the car then squats before alarmingly rocketing down the road while swapping cogs swiftly but smoothly.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squats
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TikTok @evelynmmartin The dog jumps onto the grassy area, shakes his head with his whole body moving in excitement, and jumps up to greet Martin, showering her with licks and nuzzles before spinning excitedly in a circle.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hopefully that was worth it — because quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took his fair share of licks in the process.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The town hall crowd received my comments with strong clapping and appreciative hoots and hollers.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Squats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squats. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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