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squarely::adverb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | foursquare, straightforwardly |
squarely::adverb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | forthright, forthrightly |
to face a problem squarely.
the responsibility lies squarely with them.
Examples of squarely
squarely
Based on their form throughout the season, the odds are squarely in their favor.
From the chron.com
By the same token, the New York Post must be squarely under the sway of the CIA.
From the economist.com
The ball fell short, bounced off a railing and hit him squarely in the forehead.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Friday, the pressure remains squarely on the Magic in spite of the Celtics'woes.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Small-government Republicans come down squarely on the side of smaller deficits.
From the newsweek.com
It's whether the nation has the will to squarely face more natural catastrophes.
From the timesunion.com
It was Reggie Williams, and Garrard hit him squarely for the game's first score.
From the denverpost.com
These are squarely going to benefit large companies and won't benefit consumers.
From the independent.co.uk
Press the dough squarely into the corners of the pan to avoid extra-thick edges.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- Directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point"
- In a straight direct way; "looked him squarely in the eye"; "ran square into me"
- Firmly and solidly; "hit the ball squarely"; "the bat met the ball squarely"; "planted his great bulk square before his enemy"
- In a square shape; "a squarely cut piece of paper"; "folded the sheet of paper square"
- With firmness and conviction; without compromise; "he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers; "dealt straightforwardly with all issues"
- In the shape of a square; at right angles; firmly and solidly; in a direct, straightforward and honest manner
