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adjective

Definition of squarenext
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as in rectangular
having four equal sides and four right angles a square room

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2
as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias received a square hearing from the disciplinary panel

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square

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verb

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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen

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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation

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square

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noun

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as in plaza

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as in standpatter

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Recent Examples of square
Adjective
The difference is not just the roughly 5,100 square feet of space. — Contessa Brewer,ryan Ruggiero, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Set the scene Tucked away on a residential street between the old arts quarter of Brera and the golden shopping triangle, The Bulgari Hotel Milano sits amidst a private, 43,000-square-foot garden. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
Mercury in your partnership house squares Mars in your 4th, creating friction between another person’s perspective and what feels comfortable or settled to you. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 Mercury in your sign squares Mars in your 10th House, putting your voice, identity, and public responsibilities into a lively tug-of-war. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
Trash cans and cobblestones from the square were allegedly thrown, and a construction site behind the Duomo was reportedly set on fire. — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026 In this square was a century-old courthouse, and surrounding that, a Woolworth’s, department stores and mining company offices whose names are still chiseled into stone edifices. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for square
Recent Examples of Synonyms for square
  1. rectangular
  2. equal
  3. correspond
  4. bribe
  5. plaza
  6. traditionalist
  7. quadrate
  8. impartial
Adjective
  • This project would fund the installation of rapid rectangular rapid flash beacons (RRFB) on Argyle east of the River to increase driver awareness of crossing pedestrians and improve pedestrian safety at this intersection near the park trial.
    — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Ant Design Ant Design starts with a rectangular Grade 5 titanium chassis optimized around lightweight carry and hardwearing construction.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of rectangular
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, in today’s market, not all extraits are created equal, according to the Nez report, with some more about marketing than others.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The tape—equal parts Julia’s War sampler, TAGABOW B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars—savvily presents all the hats Dulgarian simultaneously wears.
    — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of equal
Verb
  • The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Basis trades are an arbitrage bet in which hedge funds are positioned long in cash Treasurys while shorting their corresponding futures contracts, with the aim of profiting from the price gap.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of correspond
Verb
  • In August, Likud’s attorneys accused the AID Coalition of bribing voters, and brought legal action to try to block its efforts.
    — Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In exchange, the indictment said, the bettors bribed Beasley — and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of bribe
Noun
  • The 4,000-square-foot store will be one of the newest tenants in the prominent shopping plaza in downtown Sacramento.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • TikTok videos posted by Benson showed the youngster performing tricks outside a Hilton hotel plaza and in the middle of a residential street.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of plaza
Noun
  • The dream of the traditionalist outlaw fighting for justice is much older than the movies.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • There are stuffing recipes here for traditionalists and Thanksgiving rule breakers alike.
    — Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of traditionalist
Adjective
  • The eyewear features a quadrate shield-lens, which is one piece that covers both eyes.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Its skull also showed reduced articulations between key bones and a shallow quadrate angle, both of which are associated with piscivory.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of quadrate
Adjective
  • Woodward claimed in each of the filings that the judges' comments raised questions about their ability to remain impartial in the cases.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Before to Tuesday’s vote, CoC chair Ben Kay gave a recap of measures the board took to administer an impartial evaluation that scored the county higher than the city on handling homelessness issues.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of impartial

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