square
noun
a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
squared
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past participleof square.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof square.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
squarenouna rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
Example Sentences
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A financial and logistical circle needs to be squared.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Last December, throngs of supporters and foes squared off at a raucous Metro board meeting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Texas to question whether modern forfeiture practice can be squared with its narrow historical roots.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
The ant experiences acceleration exceeding 1300 meters per second squared before becoming tangled in the web.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
His words trailed off, but then he squared his muscled shoulders.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
