as in to lay out
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Recent Examples of square away
Even the Bengals managed to get things squared away with wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins!
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
The best part is that the holiday falls on the Friday before a long weekend, so make sure to have any dinner reservations, hotel bookings, or flower deliveries squared away before then.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Each death has to be countenanced as a fact, squared away in the record books.
—Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
Once that’s squared away, the organization’s attention turns to luring top-end talent, of which there is plenty.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
The best part is that the holiday falls on the Friday before a long weekend, so make sure to have any dinner reservations, hotel bookings, or flower deliveries squared away before then.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Each death has to be countenanced as a fact, squared away in the record books.
—Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
Once that’s squared away, the organization’s attention turns to luring top-end talent, of which there is plenty.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square away
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In April, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who oversees the city’s pension funds, laid out clear transition plan expectations for investment managers.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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While some of the team’s findings have been well documented – such as North Korea sending troops to fight for Russia – the report lays out the stunning scope and scale of weaponry sent from Pyongyang since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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The revised outlook comes after the U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs for 90 days as the two nations try to hammer out a broader trade deal.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Lawmakers had already extended the legislative session in order to hammer out a budget and tax framework when Perez announced the preliminary sales tax agreement condemned by DeSantis on Friday.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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Together, Henry and Lily navigate suffocating traditions, scheming relatives, and the long shadow cast by Henry’s estranged father.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 May 2025
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Alleged Years-Long Drugging and Theft Scheme Led to Killing of Super Bowl Reporter Adan Manzano On April 1, ABC News reported that a law enforcement source alleged that the pair had schemed via text message for years to drug and rob victims in multiple jurisdictions.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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The $1,100 price is in New Taiwan Dollars, or NTD; that worked out at today's exchange rate to about $36.50.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
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But while the Haitian government pays pays 11 gourdes per gallon in transport fees, the average cost to the sector works out to be about 45 gourdes, or 34 cents, executives say.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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Policy has shaped the present reality and must be part of building a more equitable farming future.—
Will O’Meara,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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As part of its long-term vision for responsible development, the county welcomes residents, business owners and civic stakeholders to attend and help shape growth management strategies.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Expansion is next, with Answers in Genesis attractions planned for Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Branson, Mo. — tourist hubs offering more opportunities to promote creationism to the masses.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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In both mishaps, the upper stage, the vehicle where astronauts and cargo would ride, came apart mere minutes into its flight instead of landing as planned in the Indian Ocean.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Neutra designed this 750 square-foot artist’s residence in Silicon Valley in 1935 as a creative retreat for poet Jacqueline Johnson.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Certified through the Living Building Challenge, these are structures designed to not only reduce environmental impact but contribute positively to their surroundings.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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That spectacle included military flyovers, concerts with expensive talent like Jennifer Lopez and Usher, and seemingly more fireworks than the Fourth of July.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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With Taylor Swift's Eras tour in full swing last year, Unclaimed Baggage reported an uptick in sparkly clothes, friendship bracelets, and concert merchandise in the inventory.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Square away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20away. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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