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
Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Health Benefits Jogging and squatting down to pick up garbage is both a cardiovascular and strength workout.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
What muscles do squats work?How to correctly do a squat and the benefits for your body
What are the benefits of functional strength training?
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 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
With their three dogs in view, Prince Harry could be seen squatting and bracing for a big hug from Lili, who was running into his arms; while Meghan reached out for Archie who was running towards her.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Health Benefits Jogging and squatting down to pick up garbage is both a cardiovascular and strength workout.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Right now, taxpayers give more than $100 million a year to Visit Orlando, and the industry doesn’t contribute squat — less than $3 million in membership dues, according to the most recent IRS records.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
What muscles do squats work?How to correctly do a squat and the benefits for your body
What are the benefits of functional strength training?
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
Adjective
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Without their go-to scorer and clutch performer, the Knicks are forging a new identity as a stout defensive team.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The latest release was finished in stout beer barrels, part of a growing number of whiskeys that are getting this type of secondary maturation.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The executive was unable to run due to a prior injury so crouched down and began to scream, as did her friend, who also tried to film the incident.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Nearby, kids were crouching to look into a clear tube tank and even adults were sliding on their backs under the adjacent upside-down jellyfish tank to snap a picture of these topsy-turvy creatures.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Shortly thereafter, Facebook changed its name to Meta and sank $45 billion into its vision of a digital universe that most people just don’t seem to give much of a damn about.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
25 Sep. 2024
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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Instead, Rupp ended up playing the only member of Agatha’s coven without a lick of magical talent.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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The first responders will stay as long as duty demands—the Eaton Fire remains roughly 90% contained, though cleanup efforts will likely continue well past the last lick of flame.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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It’s packed with moisture-boosting ingredients that leave your skin feeling plump, dewy and ready to glow.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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The last-minute Annie Oakley act does not alter that one whit.—
The Editors,
National Review,
30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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These insights shaped every detail of the grill—from the cook engine to the closed cabinet that discreetly hides the gas tank to the sturdy stainless-steel handle, a signature of Weber quality.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Blue Jackets signed another college free agent on Wednesday, adding stout and sturdy defenseman Caleb MacDonald from the University of North Dakota on a two-year entry-level contract that begins next season.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Squat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squat. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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