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as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
received a square hearing from the disciplinary panel
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen
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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation
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as in standpatter
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
The electric heater warms up in seconds, heating up to 200 square feet with minimal noise.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
The moon squares the lunar Nodes of Destiny, Black Moon Lilith (which dictates power and liberty) and opposes the asteroid Ceres (which represents momentary change and nurturing) in Capricorn.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Katy Kiick Condon, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
Wander the squares and alleyways of the centre with a guide using the Bordeaux city pass, and don't miss sights like the opera house, cathedral or Place de la Bourse.
—Jaymi McCann, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The villa in Mexico is a 20-minute drive from Tulum spans across 8,600 square feet with eight bedrooms.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
The electric heater warms up in seconds, heating up to 200 square feet with minimal noise.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
Some of these connections may feel like more than a chance encounter, particularly around November 16, when Venus squares the lunar nodes and advances the plot through a subtle date with destiny.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
The moon squares the lunar Nodes of Destiny, Black Moon Lilith (which dictates power and liberty) and opposes the asteroid Ceres (which represents momentary change and nurturing) in Capricorn.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
Next, fold the fan into triangles, squares, and rectangles, experimenting with how each folding pattern appears once dip-dyed.
—Katy Kiick Condon, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
Wander the squares and alleyways of the centre with a guide using the Bordeaux city pass, and don't miss sights like the opera house, cathedral or Place de la Bourse.
—Jaymi McCann, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square
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The remote is a simple rectangular wand with a large circular navigation pad near the top.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Barn These elegant new frames feature a modern, rectangular shape with a secure fit for daily wear.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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From commute-to-cocktail, this hero handbag is equal parts versatile and stylish—two non-negationables when making a new luxury purchase.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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This dark comedy-horror takes sharp jabs at elitism in the food world, serving up satire and suspense in equal measure.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Select the bonus code and place a corresponding CFB wager to begin: NEWSWEEK200: Bet $10, get $200 instantly in bonus bets (AZ, CO, DC, MA, MD, NC and VA).David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The federal government reportedly sent the PAC a letter warning the sweepstakes may violate federal law, which prohibits people from paying or otherwise bribing Americans to vote or register to vote.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Grayson then bribed Gilford Mason, who was the certifying official at the Houston Training and Education Center, Levine alleged.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Tailored to the needs of the country’s ageing population, the development includes senior-friendly public housing, a medical center, elder and childcare facilities, retail spaces, a food court, public plazas and rooftop gardens with an urban farm.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Officials also protested the decision by lighting up the plaza in front of City Hall in a glow of pink.Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Attorneys who completed a survey about her work called her fair and impartial.John Frank, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Routh's attorneys argued in their motion that Cannon could not be impartial in the case because she was appointed by Trump.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Their relationship coincided with the end of their individual marriages, leading to speculation and criticism among fans.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The timing reportedly coincided with Prince Harry's trip to the U.K. in May for the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Switching parties for Neil might not pay off, as Hamilton County has grown increasingly Democratic.Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Things Amazon Has Gotten Right Infrastructure investments are paying off Amazon has spent years doing a lot of heavy lifting: building out both cloud and e-commerce infrastructure.Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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