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as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
received a square hearing from the disciplinary panel
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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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as in standpatter
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Recent Examples of square
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Each one-story building will be about 2,200 to 2,400 square feet, Pelfrey said.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
And there are ways to square your natural introversion with the universal human need for connection.
—Olga Khazan, Vox, 11 Mar. 2025
Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The southern half of the square closer to PPG Place will be open to pedestrians only.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
That would bring commercial space in Swerdlow’s portion of the plan to a considerable 370,000 square feet.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Each one-story building will be about 2,200 to 2,400 square feet, Pelfrey said.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
At a time when Villa could have been complacent, McGinn was at his scrapping best, picking the pockets of players outside the box and squaring for Leon Bailey.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
And there are ways to square your natural introversion with the universal human need for connection.
—Olga Khazan, Vox, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
Demonstrations are scheduled in every state, ranging from small town squares to major urban centers, with events timed to coincide with the run-up to key primary contests and ongoing legal battles involving Trump.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The southern half of the square closer to PPG Place will be open to pedestrians only.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square
Adjective
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Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The only departure from its perfectly rectangular design is a tiny bump on the bottom edge of the screen to hold the IR remote sensor, indicator LED, and far-field microphones.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As of last May, filings with the state of Texas indicated that 78% of CFP Administration LLC’s ownership was held in equal 15.6% shares by the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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That is: when revenues (the top line) fluctuate, all other things held equal, Delta's earnings should not swing as widely as American's due to lower operating leverage.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The scale is finely graduated in kilometers and corresponds to the duration divided by the speed of sound (approximately 1,240 km/h).—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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One high-ranking gang member, speaking to CNN, admitted to multiple killings – and said bribing police is routine.—
Abel Alvarado,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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The same history that members of Congress cited in their decision to negotiate and adopt the FCPA includes the names of dozens of U.S. companies that bribed their way into valuable concessions, procurement contracts, and deals.—
Richard Nephew,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Videos shared to social media showed helicopters hovering overhead and yellow police tape blocking off the intersection and portions of the mall’s first-floor plaza.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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These are two transit plazas that are located on El Cajon (Boulevard) and on University Avenue.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Check impartial sources such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or the Consumer FInancial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to ensure that the feedback given to your potential debt settlement company is legitimate.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Both roles involve significant fiduciary obligations, including managing property prudently, avoiding conflicts of interest, making impartial decisions among beneficiaries, and adhering to the terms and intentions of the governing legal documents.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Chicago Tribune The end of the ACC Tournament coincided with Notre Dame’s spring break, offering the team a few days off.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The city has requested a refinancing package to pay off its outstanding balance to the Small Cities Organized Risk Effort, which has been hired to assist Isleton with its debt.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, after a pandemic boom-and-bust that has shaken up the streaming landscape, Crunchyroll’s strategy of sinking deep roots is paying off.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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