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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squares
Verb
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The discount corresponds with the company’s slower top-line growth, mixed brand reputation, a prior FY 2019 impairment that damaged investor confidence, and ongoing debt concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Each of the four houses at Hogwarts corresponds to a natural element — as do each of the twelve zodiac signs.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The decline in Black homeownership coincides with a rise in Black unemployment.—
Daryl Fairweather,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This year in particular, the 9/9 portal coincides with the moon in Aries — the first sign of the zodiac — creating a balance between endings and beginnings, especially with Saturn retrograde stationed at the last degree of Pisces while Neptune retrograde journeys through the first degree of Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Designed in China and fueled by kits sold or rented to threat actors around the world, these attacks are disguised as unpaid toll, undelivered package or motoring offense lures.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There is a firepit lounge, sand volleyball court and terraces designed for relaxation and hosting guests, all overlooking the lake.—
Dana Hunsinger Benbow,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mornings begin at the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum, while afternoons stretch across sunny terraces like Café de Jaren.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In recent years there have been efforts to make the language more inclusive—for example, by adding an asterisk to the plural (Lehrer*innen) to include males, females, and those who identify as nonbinary—which have been opposed by traditionalists and far-right groups.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
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Because love it or hate it — and all the doubles players who were cut out of the action and the purists and traditionalists really did hate it — this week, on these two days, and especially Wednesday night, this was a pretty big hit.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Los Angeles experience consists mostly of such tangential connections and brief grazes of luxury.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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In most of its operational cities, Waymo's fleet consists solely of Jaguar I-Pace vehicles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But that’s just the start, Moon adds that the mattress uses zone pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to his body and helps with circulation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
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The oversized chair is ideal for patio, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position to offer comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For his part, Branson agrees that cruise travel can indeed make the world a better place—or at least one where the challenges of life can be set aside for a spell.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Titanji agrees there is more work to do.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Squares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squares. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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