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as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen
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as in bribes
to influence someone with a bribe
tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation
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Recent Examples of squares
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Messenger Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership squares expansive Jupiter in your 10th House of Career, pushing conversations about commitments, expectations, and time.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The Taurus Sun squares intense Pluto in Aquarius, pushing tension between your sense of self and outside demands.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The emotional standoff Earle's Saturn squares Cooper's moon This aspect introduces a heavier emotional dynamic.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Luscious Venus in your 5th House of Originality squares Pluto in your 2nd House of Resources, so projects and budgets will potentially tug your soul in opposing directions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Stephanie steps into Sarah’s personal space, squares her up.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Beliefs and routines tug at one another as the subliminal Moon in your 9th House of Expansion squares companionable Venus in your 6th House of Work.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
The curious Moon squares expansive Jupiter, pulling you between what feels fun and what makes sense financially.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Messenger Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership squares expansive Jupiter in your 10th House of Career, pushing conversations about commitments, expectations, and time.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The Taurus Sun squares intense Pluto in Aquarius, pushing tension between your sense of self and outside demands.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The emotional standoff Earle's Saturn squares Cooper's moon This aspect introduces a heavier emotional dynamic.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Luscious Venus in your 5th House of Originality squares Pluto in your 2nd House of Resources, so projects and budgets will potentially tug your soul in opposing directions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Stephanie steps into Sarah’s personal space, squares her up.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Beliefs and routines tug at one another as the subliminal Moon in your 9th House of Expansion squares companionable Venus in your 6th House of Work.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squares
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In one of the film’s most madcap and darkly comedic moments, Linda bribes her daughter with the promise of a pet hamster — who turns out to be a biter, desperate to escape its box.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The release also coincides with a broader expansion of the resort’s private ski infrastructure.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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This release coincides with the tenth anniversary of the death of His Purple Highness, the singer, songwriter, producer, philanthropist, musician and multi-instrumentalist with an unfathomable life and work.—
Darío Gael Blanco,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Newly opened Fowlescombe Farm, a 450-acre estate in south Devon, England, where Tamworth piglets and Manx Loaghtan sheep roam free and wildflowers are encouraged to be picked, lures guests with the promise of slow living.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Katie gets abducted by a mysterious neighbor (Hayat Kamille), who lures her in with her favorite chocolates.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The layouts are designed to highlight the lush surroundings rather than compete with them, with wide terraces, sliding doors, and open-air living spaces that blur the line between indoors and out.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Outside, there’s a 50-foot infinity pool, spa, terraces, and a full outdoor kitchen, along with a private basketball court that ties back to the character’s athletic background.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Is there a law that sorts that out for us?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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The equipment uses an AI scanner to read the composition of such textiles and sorts them by fibers, after which they can be recycled.—
Tian MacLeod Ji,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For traditionalists, this link is not merely ceremonial but is the foundational bedrock of British identity.—
Michael Saunders,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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In response, traditionalists have gnashed their teeth and complained that the dark essence of the music has been lost.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is something to be said for admitting that the prospects of disagreement are permanent and that wisdom consists not in tearing up the peace treaty but in renewing it.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The scientific evidence behind the drug so far consists mostly of small observational studies and open-label trials.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Squares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squares. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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