as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
a line that is squarely in the middle
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Recent Examples of squarely
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, better known as RICO, is housed squarely in the middle of the federal criminal ...
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Brooklynn Scott, National Review, 22 July 2025
But all eyes were on the dark obsidian pendant necklace sitting squarely atop her sternum.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 July 2025
The Wall Street Journal’s hilarious and gross revelation of his leering 50th birthday party note to Epstein sits squarely in what everyone knows already: Trump and Epstein were party-boy associates on the louche side of 1990s New York.
—semafor.com, 21 July 2025
Teams typically keep five to six receivers on their roster, which means Corley is squarely on the bubble.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
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Brooklynn Scott, National Review, 22 July 2025
But all eyes were on the dark obsidian pendant necklace sitting squarely atop her sternum.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 July 2025
The Wall Street Journal’s hilarious and gross revelation of his leering 50th birthday party note to Epstein sits squarely in what everyone knows already: Trump and Epstein were party-boy associates on the louche side of 1990s New York.
—semafor.com, 21 July 2025
Teams typically keep five to six receivers on their roster, which means Corley is squarely on the bubble.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarely
Adverb
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Include the names of those in the photos from left to right along with the photo credit and permission from the photographer to use the photo in The San Diego Union-Tribune.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The dog is five feet and is perfect for setting up right next to your other decor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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After over 30 years in the spotlight, Whitley’s creative momentum is stronger than ever, and she’s just getting started.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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Musk has slowly moved his businesses away from California, opening a headquarters for Tesla just outside of Austin and establishing offices for SpaceX, The Boring Co., Neuralink and X in Texas.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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