rectangles

Definition of rectanglesnext
plural of rectangle

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Recent Examples of rectangles Overseen by local design firm Northern Ground, the new logo depicts layers of rectangles in different shades of red, orange and yellow emanating from a black rectangle reflective of a dark movie screen. Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectangles
Noun
  • In astrology, squares create tension in order to push us into action, but this particular square could feel like a tug-of-war between what feels safe and what is meant to transform in your life.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Each one of the squares in his miniature creation represents about 1 square mile of New York City.
    Steve Hartman, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The key to traveling light is the right set of packing cubes.
    Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • To revive wilted lettuce, fill a large bowl with cold water and a layer of ice cubes.
    Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There is no fear with him in side-swapping blocks to tackle ball carriers in the backfield, either.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Outside, guests had to walk for blocks to get outside of streets blocked by police vehicles.
    Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Rectangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectangles. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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