squares 1 of 2

verb

Definition of squaresnext
present tense third-person singular of square
1
as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen

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2
as in bribes
to influence someone with a bribe tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation

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squares

2 of 2

noun

plural of square
1
as in plazas

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2
as in stuffed shirts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squares
  1. corresponds
  2. coincides
  3. terraces
  4. traditionalists
  5. conforms
  6. agrees
Verb
  • As an annual salary, the figure corresponds roughly to the top 2% of American earners.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • According to astrology, each zodiac sign corresponds with unique personality traits and characteristics.
    Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • This coincides with Sam starting to recover fragments of her memory after a car accident following a holiday party.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The recent selloff coincides with losses across risk-forward financial assets, including stocks, as the S&P 500 is down 2% over the last week.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of coincides
Noun
  • Brendan Cook, Wyoming Whiskey’s master blender, draws a parallel between the formation of the park’s natural terraces and the bourbon aging process.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Additional bedrooms are located below the main deck, each with pool-facing terraces and en suite bathrooms.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of terraces
Noun
  • The revival, certainly the most original of the five that have made it to Broadway, offers traditionalists much to worry on.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • There's always football and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the turkey-day-traditionalists.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of traditionalists
Verb
  • With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • The Recording Academy clearly agrees, as the song earned a Grammy nomination for Best Arrangement, Instruments, and Vocals—making Smith the third member of her family to receive a Grammy nomination.
    Tiana DeNicola, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Maldonado agrees that this is an important part of the process.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of agrees
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