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as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point
that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen
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as in bribed
to influence someone with a bribe
tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation
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Recent Examples of squared
The plan is for every vehicle coming off the line to be the same to reduce complexity, before the addition of any features or different covers/tops such as fastback or squared-off to look similar to a Jeep Wrangler SUV.
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Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The Nationals were a strike away from catharsis when Brad Lord threw a belt-high fastball to Trea Turner, who squared it up and singled.
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Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The previous Claw was fairly squared-off around the hand rests, which didn’t form nicely into your palm.
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Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
Perhaps that’s unexpectedness squared.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Angulo squared it to Dorsey, who routinely knocked it home to put Orlando up 1-0.
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Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
The shoes had a low rounded vamp, softly squared cap toe and short tapered heel, bringing a two-texture black finish to her purple lace dress.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
On April 3, for instance, Venus in Taurus squared Pluto in Aquarius, creating tension between partnerships and matters tied to home, family or emotional security.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
The fact that the speed of light in a vacuum (c) appears squared in the equation means that even a small mass has a huge amount of energy stored in it, given that c = 3 × 108 meters per second.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The Nationals were a strike away from catharsis when Brad Lord threw a belt-high fastball to Trea Turner, who squared it up and singled.
—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The previous Claw was fairly squared-off around the hand rests, which didn’t form nicely into your palm.
—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
Perhaps that’s unexpectedness squared.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Angulo squared it to Dorsey, who routinely knocked it home to put Orlando up 1-0.
—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
The shoes had a low rounded vamp, softly squared cap toe and short tapered heel, bringing a two-texture black finish to her purple lace dress.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
On April 3, for instance, Venus in Taurus squared Pluto in Aquarius, creating tension between partnerships and matters tied to home, family or emotional security.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
The fact that the speed of light in a vacuum (c) appears squared in the equation means that even a small mass has a huge amount of energy stored in it, given that c = 3 × 108 meters per second.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squared
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To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.
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In Conversation with Peter Mishler For this installment in a long-running series of interviews with contemporary poets, contributing editor Peter Mishler corresponded with poet Ye Hui.
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In exchange, the indictment said, the bettors bribed Beasley and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated.
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Undercover recordings allegedly captured Owens detailing how public officials could be bribed and how the illicit funds could be laundered through businesses and campaign donations, the outlet reported.
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This has coincided with government officials appearing more open to widespread use of air conditioning.
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Those investments have coincided with a broader shift in inventory management.
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That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
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Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
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It was modeled after canal packet boats of yore, which were squat and flat-roofed to fit beneath the low railroad bridges that crossed the canal.
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The problem is not that capital dried up; the challenge is that capital has become more concentrated, flowing toward a relatively small group of sectors and companies that fit the current AI investment thesis.
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The budget also raises a tax on commercial health plans, part of a suite of revenue-raising measures lawmakers and the governor agreed upon to balance the budget.
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Lawmakers agreed last year to require those recipients to pay $30 a month starting next year.
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“Squared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squared. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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