rectangle

noun

Definition of rectanglenext
as in square

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Recent Examples of rectangle Kelce reportedly designed the ring with Lubeck, which used an old mine and rectangle cut diamonds with antique references. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 July 2026 Starting along short side of rectangle, lay 4 pieces of pepperoni side by side, half-inch apart, and roll into tight cylinder, pinching seam to seal. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Since ChatGPT broke into the mainstream, the AI boom has mostly happened inside a rectangle. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Deal While there are plenty of outdoor speaker options out there, the Anker Boom 2 offers a nice throwback aesthetic with a boombox handle and rectangle design. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rectangle
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  1. square
  2. cube
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  • Using a paring knife, mark a smaller square inside each pastry square, leaving a 1/2 inch border (do not cut all the way through the dough).
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • However, its square to Neptune could result in vague promises and glamorous plans with no follow-through.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of square
Noun
  • Does taking the work outside a traditional gallery space, especially the white cube, change the way people approach it?
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now on sale for just $17, this set includes four mesh cubes of varying sizes, as well as a toiletry kit, laundry bag, cosmetics kit, and shoe bag.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cube

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“Rectangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectangle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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