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: in a straightforward or honest manner
we must squarely face the issue
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: in a square form or manner : so as to be square
a squarely cut dress
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: in a plain or unequivocal manner
the responsibility lies squarely with us
align ourselves squarely with our allies
Synonyms
Examples of squarely in a Sentence
We must face these problems squarely.
It's time to deal squarely with the facts.
literature that is squarely in the American tradition
Their marketing campaign is aimed squarely at adolescents.
The dart hit the board squarely in the middle.
Look me squarely in the eye and tell me you're not lying.
He hit the ball squarely.
Her feet were squarely planted.
Recent Examples on the Web
And all eyes are already squarely on the former No. 3 overall pick in what is a dual purpose developmental plan by the Dallas Cowboys throughout offseason and continuing on into training camp.
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Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
The lawsuit, filed in federal court May 24 a week before this year’s Pride month kicks off, brings the county’s sparkling coastline squarely into the nation’s culture wars.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
With 390 rooms compared to The Equestrian Hotel’s 248 rooms, The Riding Academy is larger than its sibling and caters squarely to the dog-friendly and family-friendly crowd.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
By situating these women squarely as the main characters in their respective narratives, these on-screen stories give them the time and space to establish themselves as complex beings with feelings and desires that extend beyond their roles as mothers.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 24 May 2024
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Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
The lawsuit, filed in federal court May 24 a week before this year’s Pride month kicks off, brings the county’s sparkling coastline squarely into the nation’s culture wars.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
With 390 rooms compared to The Equestrian Hotel’s 248 rooms, The Riding Academy is larger than its sibling and caters squarely to the dog-friendly and family-friendly crowd.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
By situating these women squarely as the main characters in their respective narratives, these on-screen stories give them the time and space to establish themselves as complex beings with feelings and desires that extend beyond their roles as mothers.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 24 May 2024
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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