as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
a short, squat woman
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as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
he doesn't do squat all day long and is by far the laziest worker in the company
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Recent Examples of squat
Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 3 July 2025
The remote is a squat black plastic rectangle covered in rubber membrane buttons.
—PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
Caroline Blair, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Carter, who had a team-high 25 tackles for loss last season, squats 605 pounds.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 21 July 2025
Many menopause and fitness influencers — some of whom make money on commission — pitch them as a way to add some resistance to walks, squats and lunges, or even turn housework into a workout.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
Like any hobby, weight lifting generates plenty of online material, but much of it is aimed at an audience that already knows its way around a squat rack.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 3 July 2025
The remote is a squat black plastic rectangle covered in rubber membrane buttons.
—PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
After seeing the trend become a sensation, Minaj recreated her original pose while squatting down outside near a pool in a video posted on Aug. 5.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Carter, who had a team-high 25 tackles for loss last season, squats 605 pounds.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
Noun
The video shows several clips of Megan and Thompson doing different exercises, including dumbbell presses, split squats, planks and more.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 21 July 2025
Many menopause and fitness influencers — some of whom make money on commission — pitch them as a way to add some resistance to walks, squats and lunges, or even turn housework into a workout.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
Adjective
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Zilpha still thought of Jaron as a man of Cornish hedges, although his work was with Charles Upchurch Sway Partners (CUSP), a hedge fund operated from a central trunk in Lausanne and its stout branch in New York.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Pride came out with more intensity in the second half, searching for a way to break through Utah’s stout defense.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Duran crouched, hands on his knees, staring at his feet, as the Phillies’ training staff rushed to his side.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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If the animal appears scared or defensive, such as crouching, hissing, growling, or retreating, back off and call animal control or a local rescue.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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There’s a lot that is freeing about getting older, including not giving as much of a damn.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
21 Aug. 2025
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Trifles are the high heels of desserts, standing tall and showing out in a crowd of squatty pies, sheet cakes, and brownies.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Some even find that using the squat position, or using a squatty potty, can help reduce straining and promote defecation, said Dr. Xue.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Musically, Benante proved the lynchpin while Wylde deftly applied his own spin to Dimebag’s iconic licks.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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At one point in the video, Phoebe appears to smile as Sunny offers an affectionate lick to the head.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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This viral scientific mission even included a plump starfish resembling a beloved cartoon character.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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Nurtured the little green balls into plump, juicy fruits.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
Adjective
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Cast Iron Square Skillet Grill This 9.5-inch square skillet pan is made from sturdy cast iron, giving meats and vegetables that juicy, chargrilled flavor and appearance — with no real grilling actually required.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Squat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squat. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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