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
However, his focus was squarely focused on sounds emerging from Texas and Tennessee.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
He’s led the AL in innings pitched once (in 2022 with 201 1/3) and is squarely in the race in that department this season.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Manager Oliver Marmol and his club did not get the message, as the fourth-year manager has his club squarely in the mix for the National League Central crown.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Focus was then squarely on Murkowski, whose vote could have tanked the entire bill.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 1 July 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
He’s led the AL in innings pitched once (in 2022 with 201 1/3) and is squarely in the race in that department this season.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Manager Oliver Marmol and his club did not get the message, as the fourth-year manager has his club squarely in the mix for the National League Central crown.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Focus was then squarely on Murkowski, whose vote could have tanked the entire bill.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarely
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Moving right along from the latter-day Illya Kuryakin, Conde Nast global content director Anna Wintour, pictured below, has gathered no moss since the Wimbledon final a few days ago.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Stomach pain can also be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis, a medical emergency that needs to be treated right away.10 10.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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After over 30 years in the spotlight, Whitley’s creative momentum is stronger than ever, and she’s just getting started.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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Musk has slowly moved his businesses away from California, opening a headquarters for Tesla just outside of Austin and establishing offices for SpaceX, The Boring Co., Neuralink and X in Texas.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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“Squarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squarely. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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