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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
But even as White squared his shoulders to assume the stalwart stance of the team leader, the frustration and exhaustion of the deadline won out.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The instant Nelson turned after collecting the rebound from Sarah Strong‘s missed layup, Fudd was already in her space, body squared to cut off the passing lane toward the sideline Nelson was looking for.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Four polar bears in four days, two of which squared over 10 feet.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
And although overall aesthetics have leaned toward squared and blocky, there are curved, boneless sofas that capture the current curved-furniture trends.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
The Sequoia is tall, wide, gorgeous and squared-off in a modern-truck way.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi faces the same problem squared.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
This footwear has been in style since last year and can easily make a nice contrasting outfit with having a dark leather uppers, feature rounded or squared toes that bring a contrasting hardness to mom jeans’ light washes and high-waist fit.
—Aaron Royce, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The Broncos defender squared himself for the tackle, only for Washington to zag left at the last second.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The instant Nelson turned after collecting the rebound from Sarah Strong‘s missed layup, Fudd was already in her space, body squared to cut off the passing lane toward the sideline Nelson was looking for.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Four polar bears in four days, two of which squared over 10 feet.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
And although overall aesthetics have leaned toward squared and blocky, there are curved, boneless sofas that capture the current curved-furniture trends.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
The Sequoia is tall, wide, gorgeous and squared-off in a modern-truck way.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi faces the same problem squared.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
This footwear has been in style since last year and can easily make a nice contrasting outfit with having a dark leather uppers, feature rounded or squared toes that bring a contrasting hardness to mom jeans’ light washes and high-waist fit.
—Aaron Royce, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The Broncos defender squared himself for the tackle, only for Washington to zag left at the last second.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squared
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Several musical artists have cut ties with sports and entertainment talent agency Wasserman after the files showed that its CEO, Casey Wasserman, corresponded with Epstein's co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the new subdivisions corresponded nicely to a map that Hintiryan and colleagues published in 2016 based on an entirely different technique, which traced connections between the caudoputamen and other regions.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors allege that developers bribed officials to expedite building permits and approve projects.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some kids run at the sound of running water in the bathtub; others need to be bribed just to look at a vegetable.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2026
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When Bea Kim was 9, one of those weekends coincided with the JLA Banked Slalom competition.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her career hiatus coincided with the termination of her conservatorship – which lasted nearly 14 years – in November 2021, following a case that brought intense scrutiny to her personal life and troubled past and also prompted a movement led by longtime fans.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.—
James Sneed,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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Florida law should not be conformed to Israel’s whims on that matter.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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That most assuredly didn’t fit the profile of entrepreneur, arts patron, community activist and business executive Carolyn Wills, who helped save Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from being leveled.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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For The Ugly Stepsister’s third act, where the prince is looking for Cinderella post-ball, Elvira goes to extreme measures to make her feet fit the slipper.—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the court also agreed to hear arguments about whether the Democratic mid-decade gerrymandering push is legal, regardless of whether voters approve the referendum.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Last summer, European members of NATO agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of their individual national GDP — a move Trump had been pushing for for some time.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Squared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squared. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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