squares 1 of 2

verb

Definition of squaresnext
present tense third-person singular of square
1
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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2
as in bribes
to influence someone with a bribe tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation

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squares

2 of 2

noun

plural of square
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as in plazas

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as in stuffed shirts

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  1. corresponds
  2. coincides
  3. terraces
  4. traditionalists
  5. conforms
  6. agrees
Verb
  • That data also corresponds with findings from the research firm Gartner, which estimated that in 2024 about 80% of all individual voice connections would be through mobile phones and 20% through landlines.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Despite public outcry and boycotts following the 2016 North Carolina anti-trans bathroom ban, this past year has seen bills targeting trans people's use of the bathroom that corresponds with their gender have come back to a concerning degree.
    James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • This coincides with a number of important transitions.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond that, the plane is installing mood lighting that coincides with cabin activity.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of coincides
Noun
  • Floor-to-ceiling walls of glass and over 3,200 square feet of wraparound terraces also offer sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, and Miami skyline.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Each residence has private plunge pools and sweeping curved terraces.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of terraces
Noun
  • There's always football and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the turkey-day-traditionalists.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024
  • But this recipe is for the traditionalists, the lover of the classic dishes.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of traditionalists
Verb
  • They’re designed with a high-rise waist, flattering stretchy fabric that conforms to the shape of your curves, and a trendy flare hem that shows off your shoes.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • That’s thanks to a layer of foam, which conforms to the shape of your ear (and seven different earpiece sizes).
    Emily Abbate, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • Cheng agrees that there is a noticeable difference — both from a general industrial perspective, as well as cultural perspective amongst the AAPI communities.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Jod begrudgingly agrees, and everyone boards the ship, with Wim and Fern manning the turrets, and Neel at the controls.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of agrees
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