as in crouching
to lie low with the limbs close to the body
a detective squatting to examine something on the ground
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Recent Examples of squatting
Ion has been squatting in the basement of an apartment building, which is set to be levelled to make way for a luxury hotel called the Kontinental Boutique.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Slate had a history of squatting in the building, threatening residents, and acting in an erratic fashion, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's office.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
But when a group of fugitives is discovered to be squatting in their attic, both their plans are thrown for a loop, as the husband and wife must now work together to survive.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Picking a souvenir in Sanibel is as simple as squatting down in the sand and surveying the spoils.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Other things to know before cleaning grout Cleaning tile grout is a laborious process that involves elbow grease, squatting and reaching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Vonn disclosed the injury a day after posting a video of herself squatting with a barbell in the gym.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The man filming later walks into the parking lot, where body after body has been laid out on the asphalt with family members either standing or squatting nearby.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Ziani’s sessions require sitting in a squatting position throughout the process.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Slate had a history of squatting in the building, threatening residents, and acting in an erratic fashion, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's office.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
But when a group of fugitives is discovered to be squatting in their attic, both their plans are thrown for a loop, as the husband and wife must now work together to survive.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Picking a souvenir in Sanibel is as simple as squatting down in the sand and surveying the spoils.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Other things to know before cleaning grout Cleaning tile grout is a laborious process that involves elbow grease, squatting and reaching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Vonn disclosed the injury a day after posting a video of herself squatting with a barbell in the gym.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The man filming later walks into the parking lot, where body after body has been laid out on the asphalt with family members either standing or squatting nearby.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Ziani’s sessions require sitting in a squatting position throughout the process.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squatting
crouching
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises those who come in contact with mountain lions to stay calm and remain still, never run or approach a lion and avoid crouching down or bending over.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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There’s nothing quite as humbling as crouching next to a random airport outlet.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Squatting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squatting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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