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
Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
These squat lobsters are usually found clinging upside down on boulders and overhangs and disappear the instant the camera shutter is pressed.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
What To Know Michigan State Police in June were called to investigate two people squatting in a cabin, troopers said on X.
Police said the two individuals, Bromley and his 68-year-old wife, were homeless and had been living in the residence without permission.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Beyond that, doing single-leg moves that challenge your center of gravity—like standing on one leg atop a Bosu ball, or doing split squats, for example—is another way to work this muscle group, Dr. Betiku says.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The squat four-legged lander stands 6-foot-6 (2 meters) tall and 11 feet (3.5 meters) wide, providing extra stability, according to the company.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
These squat lobsters are usually found clinging upside down on boulders and overhangs and disappear the instant the camera shutter is pressed.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Digest Today French police began forcibly evacuating squatting migrants from a digital and media art center, the Gaîté Lyrique, in Paris.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
What To Know Michigan State Police in June were called to investigate two people squatting in a cabin, troopers said on X.
Police said the two individuals, Bromley and his 68-year-old wife, were homeless and had been living in the residence without permission.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
The same can be said of long-standing resistance training exercises and bodyweight movements like pull-ups, squats, push-ups and sit-ups.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Beyond that, doing single-leg moves that challenge your center of gravity—like standing on one leg atop a Bosu ball, or doing split squats, for example—is another way to work this muscle group, Dr. Betiku says.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
Adjective
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At room temperature an individual piece can measure a stout 5 centimeters when stood upright on its end.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Cade Cunningham’s 36 points, stout defense subdue Knicks Where Red Wings assistant coach Trent Yawney goes, top young defensemen grow Colton Pouncy is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Detroit Lions.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The resulting footage was shared with Newsweek by Ring and makes for an uplifting watch with Sissy seen up on her hind legs, seemingly cuddling Jessica, who is crouched down to greet her.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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That draping also hid two separate puppeteers who crouched in-between the chair and the rig.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Continue reading … 'STEELE' THE SHOW – MSNBC host demands Democrats start giving a ‘damn’ about Trump, Musk in fiery rant.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Place objects like blocks or stools, or maybe even a squatty potty, under your feet to raise your knees higher than your hips.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
20 Nov. 2024
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Even with standard organizational paranoia about plans leaking, not using a running back with a squatty frame and credible speed is curious.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
29 July 2024
Noun
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Burgess can be seen sporting red hair, leaning over to pretend to take a lick of an ice cream cone.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His fans got nuzzles, licks and tail wags in return.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Each of the six shades are packed with vegan collagen, aloe, and seawater to keep skin juicy and plump.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The glosses are cruelty free and vegan, with a non-sticky formula and long-lasting, glossy finish that leaves lips looking hydrated and plump.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The show also begged us to care one whit about Nick’s secret romance with… Jessica’s sister!!!—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
24 Mar. 2025
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The lack of logic Trump’s fun-house version of justice may not matter a whit to voters, or alter even slightly their perceptions of the two major parties.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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Get to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Squat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squat. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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