as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
a line that is squarely in the middle
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Recent Examples of squarely
That capability is aimed squarely at nuclear upstart North Korea.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 May 2025
That lumps the technology together with AI and high-performance computing rather than focusing squarely on the radical new computing model.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
After all, many of them fit squarely into that hot-for-2025 retro sneakers category (hi, color-happy Killshot 2!), making for an effortless way to level up all the ‘fits in your warm-weather capsule wardrobe.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Instead, Sonesta sits squarely in the upscale segment, competing with Hilton and Marriott—but with a refreshingly human-centric twist.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 May 2025
That lumps the technology together with AI and high-performance computing rather than focusing squarely on the radical new computing model.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
After all, many of them fit squarely into that hot-for-2025 retro sneakers category (hi, color-happy Killshot 2!), making for an effortless way to level up all the ‘fits in your warm-weather capsule wardrobe.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Instead, Sonesta sits squarely in the upscale segment, competing with Hilton and Marriott—but with a refreshingly human-centric twist.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarely
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Crossbody Bag Crossbody bags are a travel essential, keeping your phone, cash, cards, passport, and SPF right at your fingertips without having to dig through a bulky backpack or tote bag.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Keep scrolling to check out my 10 go-to beach essentials, with prices starting at just $9.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique just opened in Guanacaste—and T+L was the first to check in.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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