squared away

verb

past tense of square away
as in mapped (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squared away
  1. worked out
  2. hammered out
  3. designed
  4. planned
  5. shaped
  6. drafted
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  • Boise plans to work with the health district to enact the plan, according to city spokesperson Maria Ortega, though specifics are still being worked out.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
  • That would have worked out fine when Fochesato tried redeeming his Timeless Ticket for a potential World Series game in 2018, when the Brewers reached the NL Championship Series.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of worked out
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  • The details would be hammered out back in Washington, the people said.
    — Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Home Depot has hammered out a deal to partner with one of its hometown sports franchises.
    — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of hammered out
Verb
  • Storing heat between peaks Unlike solar and wind installations, conventional nuclear power plants are generally designed to produce electricity continuously.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Certain loan programs are specifically designed to help sellers do this.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of designed
Verb
  • The right to demonstrate is protected by the French Constitution, and bans on demonstrations planned for Thursday in Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble were seen by some as an infringement on French people's right to protest.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • French President Emmanuel Macron said protests not organized by trade unions would be banned, as the Élysée braces for further unrest ahead of demonstrations planned for Saturday.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of planned
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  • On the occasion, six writers reflect on the television show that most shaped their generation.
    — Washington Post Opinions, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Pearson’s young political career has been shaped by his activism.
    — Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of shaped
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  • With eight rebounds on Monday, Adebayo is now up 5,785 rebounds since being drafted by the Heat in 2017.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Muhammad Ali returns to the ring after a 2 1/2-year layoff due to his refusal to be drafted into the United States Army.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of drafted
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