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: in a straightforward or honest manner
we must squarely face the issue
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3
: in a square form or manner : so as to be square
a squarely cut dress
4
: in a plain or unequivocal manner
the responsibility lies squarely with us
align ourselves squarely with our allies
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
Aimed squarely at leaders in Denver and Boulder, House Bill 1208 allows local governments to adjust the subminimum wage paid to tipped workers in restaurants.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Despite their small size—perhaps because of it—this business found itself squarely in a cybercriminal’s crosshairs, demonstrating a sobering reality: Small does not mean safe in today’s threat landscape.
—Harry Kazakian, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Disproportionate burden of care Traditionally, child care and household duties fall squarely on mothers.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 June 2025
With multilateralism off the agenda, the countries of Latin America are going to pursue their interests with a variety of partners, Dr. Cuadros says – especially since the region’s historical partner is squarely focused on its own interests.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Despite their small size—perhaps because of it—this business found itself squarely in a cybercriminal’s crosshairs, demonstrating a sobering reality: Small does not mean safe in today’s threat landscape.
—Harry Kazakian, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Disproportionate burden of care Traditionally, child care and household duties fall squarely on mothers.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 June 2025
With multilateralism off the agenda, the countries of Latin America are going to pursue their interests with a variety of partners, Dr. Cuadros says – especially since the region’s historical partner is squarely focused on its own interests.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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