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Recent Examples of rectangular
In a rectangular type of casserole dish, combine ½ cup oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and tomatoes and combine well.
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Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
The first contains a rectangular sink with wooden cutting board top and a dual-hob induction cooktop that barely rises above countertop level for a clean look.
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Right now, the largest rectangular style is in stock and on sale for $473 off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 June 2025
Heated by a wood fire, the water is infused with minerals released from the rocks and wormwood leaves (Artemisia absinthium) — the key ingredient of absinthe spirit — before it’s dispensed into rectangular wooden tubs in private compartments.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
The first contains a rectangular sink with wooden cutting board top and a dual-hob induction cooktop that barely rises above countertop level for a clean look.
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Right now, the largest rectangular style is in stock and on sale for $473 off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 June 2025
Heated by a wood fire, the water is infused with minerals released from the rocks and wormwood leaves (Artemisia absinthium) — the key ingredient of absinthe spirit — before it’s dispensed into rectangular wooden tubs in private compartments.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectangular
Adjective
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Ripe zucchini are oblong, round, green, or yellow, depending on the variety.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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Bridge burner: The bridge element connects two traditional round burners to create an oblong heating area for use with a griddle, open roaster, or fish poacher.—
Alice Knisley Matthias,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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And its 120 cubic feet of storage space easily surpasses something comparable like the Ford Explorer’s 87.8 cubic foot.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Authorities discharged floodwater from a reservoir in Miyun on Monday after its maximum flood peak flow reached a record high of 6,550 cubic meters per second, to make space for incoming torrents, Xinhua reported.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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Its boxy, yet luxurious styling sets off a great example of comfort, storage and usage, while still maintaining that luxury, Volvo consumers demand.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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It’s made from a soft linen blend and has a loose, boxy fit for more airflow and less clinging.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The computers were blocky, the jeans were baggy, and the US military was sending Marines to Iraq to support weapons inspections.—
Sarah Scoles,
Popular Science,
2 Nov. 2023
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According to reports from the Osservatorio Etneo, most of the lava flows have been small and cool enough to become blocky flows not too far from the crater area, but on at least three occasions since December 23, major lava flows have been produced.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
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Once that happens, terahertz communications can significantly complement mmWave in indoor environments such as a hallway, meeting rooms, cubical offices, laboratories, and open areas.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Apr. 2019
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The were only a few objects and all had a single, cubical shape.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For comparison, the IKEA in Portland, Oregon, is roughly 280,000 square feet with 1,200 parking spots outside, while the new Beaverton location fits into a shopping strip with just a few stalls for parking.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
26 July 2025
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The house has more than 8,000 square feet of living space with four full baths and two half-baths.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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This place exists in autonomy, in relief, a dry, febrile land of cuboid houses and scrawled horizons.—
Maya Boyd,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Aug. 2022
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The hefty hardback, which weighs nearly eight pounds, comprises 222 pages and more than 125 illustrations dedicated to LV’s iconic cuboid creations.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 July 2022
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“Rectangular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectangular. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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