1
: in a straightforward or honest manner
we must squarely face the issue
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3
: in a square form or manner : so as to be square
a squarely cut dress
4
: in a plain or unequivocal manner
the responsibility lies squarely with us
align ourselves squarely with our allies
Examples of squarely in a Sentence
We must face these problems squarely.
It's time to deal squarely with the facts.
literature that is squarely in the American tradition
Their marketing campaign is aimed squarely at adolescents.
The dart hit the board squarely in the middle.
Look me squarely in the eye and tell me you're not lying.
He hit the ball squarely.
Her feet were squarely planted.
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This failure lies squarely with the legislature — not the governor.
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Brian Hopkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The Galaxy series was launched at Eurobike 2025 late last month, and aimed squarely at European riders.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
Davis said the township is abdicating its responsibility to remove the dogs from the neighborhood by placing blame squarely on the dog warden.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Girma, who signed with Chelsea in January for a record-breaking $1.1 million transfer fee, falls squarely under the category of European club players whose seasons just ended.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 26 June 2025
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Brian Hopkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The Galaxy series was launched at Eurobike 2025 late last month, and aimed squarely at European riders.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
Davis said the township is abdicating its responsibility to remove the dogs from the neighborhood by placing blame squarely on the dog warden.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Girma, who signed with Chelsea in January for a record-breaking $1.1 million transfer fee, falls squarely under the category of European club players whose seasons just ended.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 26 June 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarely. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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