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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
Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025
Along with the damage from the Hurst Fire, the three blazes have burned more square mileage than that of Paris, CNN reports.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Shelley Zalis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The years tick by, and László continues to try to square his professional ambitions with the oppressive power of the Van Burens, while Erzsébet slowly gets better, and even alights on a career of her own (helped, of course, by the Van Burens).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 28 Jan. 2025
By late October, satellite images captured two squares – roughly 600 feet by 600 feet — carved into the earth.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Others suggested the ring’s central stone appeared to have more of a square cut shape, as opposed to Meghan’s original round-cut diamond.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025
Along with the damage from the Hurst Fire, the three blazes have burned more square mileage than that of Paris, CNN reports.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
This exponential impact is why the equation squares representation.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The years tick by, and László continues to try to square his professional ambitions with the oppressive power of the Van Burens, while Erzsébet slowly gets better, and even alights on a career of her own (helped, of course, by the Van Burens).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
Place garlic, cut side up, in a square of foil; lightly drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 28 Jan. 2025
By late October, satellite images captured two squares – roughly 600 feet by 600 feet — carved into the earth.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square
Adjective
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Stretching the length of more than two football fields, the building’s basic rectangular form is bookended by two one-way helical ramps — up on the west and down on the east.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Most boards are rectangular and are comparable to cutting board sizes.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Europe’s après-ski scene is equal parts style and Aperol.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2025
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The complaint argues that the order violates equal rights protections, the separation of powers and states' powers to regulate what is not specifically delegated to the federal government.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Kenner police said the complaints will be referred to the corresponding jurisdictions for further investigation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The prediction of a mild winter has not corresponded with the weather so far.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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An attorney for Michael Madigan today repeatedly denied that the ex-House speaker ever thought utility giant ComEd was bribing him, and painted co-defendant Michael McClain as an exaggerator who would frequently use Madigan’s name to inflate his own significance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Among the many allegations of corruption in indictments filed Friday against ex-Mayor Sheng Thao is the notion she was bribed to influence the appointment of a city official who could help secure funding for Thao’s alleged co-conspirators.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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My mother’s last painting to earn recognition was displayed in a shopping plaza in Palo Alto in 1959.—
Megan Marshall,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tom’s Watch Bar Tom’s Watch Bar, 414 K St. in Sacramento’s Downtown Commons plaza, is throwing a Super Bowl party with a host of emcees, prizes, and giveaways, according to its website.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The federal courts must push back to protect the application of impartial justice.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Civil rights groups on Friday urged Trump to appoint an impartial leader to head the nation's largest statistical agency, while some fellow researchers said Santos' decision was a sad one for the future of the U.S. Census.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The shooting would have coincided with the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Related article After a punishing year for Britain’s royals, the Windsors hope for a brighter 2025 While the exact dates of the King and Queen’s forthcoming Italy trip have not yet been revealed, speculation is mounting that the visit could coincide with their 20th wedding anniversary on April 9.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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The questing has paid off: The serial entrepreneur, who has dabbled in everything from e-commerce to baseball cards, is now worth $2.8 billion, Forbes estimates.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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Previously, if a school district sold an excess property, the district would have to pay off any bonds on the property and the rest would have to be used for capital expenditures.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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