square
noun
a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
squaring
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present participleof square.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It was hard squaring the hulking mass of midshipmen who would nearly trample me at Herndon with these two polite teenagers prone to nervous laughter.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
The episode aired in 1948, but the idea is strangely valid today, except that it’s Elon Musk squaring off with himself.
From Barron's ● May 24, 2026
OpenAI was squaring off against its largest shareholder Microsoft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
That's before you get to the matter of having accounts signed off, squaring matters with the Electoral Commission, and then stumping up deposits for candidates.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
“You serious right now?” he said, squaring his shoulders and tucking his chin.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
