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as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen
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as in bribes
to influence someone with a bribe
tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation
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Recent Examples of squares
Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
When the sun in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, power structures — whether in relationships, careers or identity — begin to crack under pressure.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
On October 24th, when the Sun squares Pluto, we may be consumed by the green-eyed monster.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Oct. 2025
In a similar way, a man who is defiant stiffens his neck, squares his shoulders, lowers his brows, and clenches his fists with his knuckles forward.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Pizza squares on the diet-for-health trays.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Palace’s right wing-back then squares the ball to Eze, who scores into an empty net.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Expressing your feelings is cathartic when the sun squares Pluto.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
When the sun in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, power structures — whether in relationships, careers or identity — begin to crack under pressure.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
On October 24th, when the Sun squares Pluto, we may be consumed by the green-eyed monster.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Oct. 2025
In a similar way, a man who is defiant stiffens his neck, squares his shoulders, lowers his brows, and clenches his fists with his knuckles forward.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Pizza squares on the diet-for-health trays.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Palace’s right wing-back then squares the ball to Eze, who scores into an empty net.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squares
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JPMorgan reiterates neutral rating, lowers price objective to $1,275 from $1,300 JPMorgan’s forecast corresponds to upside of around 3%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Argentina’s western border with Chile corresponds to the boundary between the Nazca Plate, which subducts beneath the South American Plate.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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In one of the film’s most madcap and darkly comedic moments, Linda bribes her daughter with the promise of a pet hamster — who turns out to be a biter, desperate to escape its box.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The action coincides with controllers’ first full missing paycheck since the shutdown began.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Modern’s intimate bar and restaurant lures both locals and travelers with high-quality cocktails and food.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Oct. 2025
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Buford wanted to understand the psychology of what lures people – usually men – to feed into the violence inspired by a sporting event.—
Ed Lavandera,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Select residences also include wine refrigerators and private terraces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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The rooms and suites feature antique furniture and views either toward the gardens or straight out to the Tyrrhenian Sea; some come with private terraces or outdoor plunge pools.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These traditionalists support overhauling the popular entitlement programs Medicare and Social Security, the health insurance and pension programs for seniors, respectively.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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And yet, this unpredictability is precisely what traditionalists often love about the game.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rookie fourth-round pick Jordan Watkins is suiting up for his first game, joining a unit that consists today of Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, Demarcus Robinson and Skyy Moore.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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The menu consists mostly of a caviar list and a $95 per person prix fixe.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Squares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squares. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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