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
Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
Made up of six squat brick buildings separated by grassy courtyards on Dallas Street, the Edge of Lowry is a short walk south of East Colfax Avenue.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
The permanent sun of the Icelandic summer squatted overhead, glowing like a parking light.
—Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Here’s how hill climbs and sprints compare to squats, deadlifts, and other leg-day staples.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Taylor works out of a squat, grayish building on a residential street near the railroad tracks.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
Made up of six squat brick buildings separated by grassy courtyards on Dallas Street, the Edge of Lowry is a short walk south of East Colfax Avenue.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
If the people involved lived in an area where squatting is handled by law enforcement, there's less of a chance violence will occur, but many homeowners are left without protections, Chang said.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
The permanent sun of the Icelandic summer squatted overhead, glowing like a parking light.
—Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
In true Olivia Benson style, Hargitay nailed some pretty badass moves in the tight outfit, including some squats and high kicks.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Here’s how hill climbs and sprints compare to squats, deadlifts, and other leg-day staples.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squat
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Legend’s key to the upset is leaning on its stout defense to limit Cherry Creek’s time of possession.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ford has been a stout and disruptive presence on the interior since the very first game of the season, a 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Scoop City Newsletter Free, daily NFL updates direct to your inbox.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kim Kardashian Shares Emotional Post Reflecting on 'the Sad Part About Motherhood' Tagging Balenciaga, Kardashian crouched down in front of a gold Tesla Cybercab while wearing a pair of stockings featuring a suspender-style top, a pair of pointed black heels and a cropped black puffer jacket.Clare Fisher, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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At last month’s hearing, prosecutors played surveillance footage from Mullins’ chambers that appeared to show the judge crouching behind his desk as a man identified as Stines shoots him multiple times.Dakin Andone, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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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
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But the rate at which people are ditching cable suggests that carriage fees won’t be worth a tinker’s damn by the time the looming batch of NBA deals expires.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 July 2024
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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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The synth line comes through bright and clear, and the many little licks and effects that pop up throughout the track sound nice with distinct stereo imaging from the speakers.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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Head scored 152 at the Gabba at a fair lick of 95 on the second day of the second Test after smashing 140 at a strike rate of 99 in Adelaide.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This drugstore darling is a versatile medicine cabinet staple for its mix of petroleum jelly, mineral oil, glycerin, and lanolin that acts as an all-in-one humectant, emollient, and occlusive to ensure your skin stays soft and plump.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Layer on generously before bedtime to find flaky, parched lips replaced by smooth, soft, plump pout come morning.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
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The last-minute Annie Oakley act does not alter that one whit.The Editors, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
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The same wellness warriors who fret about microplastics seem not to care one whit about the breakdown of medical aesthetics.Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 July 2024
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Huawei says the main foldable display is built on top of a carbon fiber glass plate which helps reinforce the screen, and the hinge connecting the moving parts feel sturdy and reassuring.Ben Sin, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This sturdy ice scraper has a padded, ergonomic handle that makes for an easy grip with or without gloves.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Squat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squat. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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