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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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Recent Examples of square
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Each one-story building will be about 2,200 to 2,400 square feet, Pelfrey said.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
And there are ways to square your natural introversion with the universal human need for connection.
—Olga Khazan, Vox, 11 Mar. 2025
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Saunders & Associates The one-story home was a solid square, built low to the ground, on farmland that lacked much landscaping: no pool, no driveway, no banks of flowers.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
That would bring commercial space in Swerdlow’s portion of the plan to a considerable 370,000 square feet.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Each one-story building will be about 2,200 to 2,400 square feet, Pelfrey said.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
At a time when Villa could have been complacent, McGinn was at his scrapping best, picking the pockets of players outside the box and squaring for Leon Bailey.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
And there are ways to square your natural introversion with the universal human need for connection.
—Olga Khazan, Vox, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
Several posters mentioned The Crust, which offers a Midwest-style thin crust pizza cut in squares — but deep dish is not among the options.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Saunders & Associates The one-story home was a solid square, built low to the ground, on farmland that lacked much landscaping: no pool, no driveway, no banks of flowers.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square
Adjective
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Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Apple discontinued the Clamshell design in May 2001 in favor of more conventional rectangular models, but vintage models still sell frequently on resale sites for upwards of $200.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As of last May, filings with the state of Texas indicated that 78% of CFP Administration LLC’s ownership was held in equal 15.6% shares by the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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That is: when revenues (the top line) fluctuate, all other things held equal, Delta's earnings should not swing as widely as American's due to lower operating leverage.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted the event to correspond with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration that promotes justice for victims.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4-5 matchup in the East, while the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat finished seventh through 10th, respectively, with corresponding Play-In matchups ahead.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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One high-ranking gang member, speaking to CNN, admitted to multiple killings – and said bribing police is routine.—
Abel Alvarado,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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The same history that members of Congress cited in their decision to negotiate and adopt the FCPA includes the names of dozens of U.S. companies that bribed their way into valuable concessions, procurement contracts, and deals.—
Richard Nephew,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Not much more than a cobblestone plaza lined with restaurants offering potato-and-cheese soupe de chalet, Gruyères is dominated by a 13th-century castle, where tours are on offer.—
Betsy Andrews,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Breakfast was coffee and tartines with jam on a chic plaza.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Most golf fans with no real allegiance were rooting for McIlroy to complete the Slam after more than a decade of failures at Augusta National, just as most impartial baseball fans rooted for the 2016 Cubs to beat Cleveland and end their 107-year championship drought.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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The surprise move marked another unexpected twist in a long-running drama at the state Capitol as the state’s electric utilities battle fiercely against Gillett, a Simsbury attorney who critics say acts like a consumer advocate instead of an impartial utility regulator.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune The end of the ACC Tournament coincided with Notre Dame’s spring break, offering the team a few days off.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The city has requested a refinancing package to pay off its outstanding balance to the Small Cities Organized Risk Effort, which has been hired to assist Isleton with its debt.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In concept, these make sense because Connecticut needs to pay off our long term debt and maintain a strong savings account for a rainy day.—
State Reps Jillian Gilchrest, 18th District, and Kate Farrar, 20th District,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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