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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
got together with her social circle once a week
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as in wheel
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
with the birth of a child coming so soon after the death of a grandparent, we were once again reminded of the circle of life
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
that lies outside the circle of our investigation
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
everyone circled the lectern and waited their turn to read from the Bible
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as in to orbit
to travel completely around
with a look of extreme frustration, the commander circled the new recruit
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Recent Examples of circle
Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream firms and smooths the delicate skin around the eyes while minimizing dark circles, wrinkles and dryness.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
His swirling, circling Ophüls-like camera movements and magenta-to-mauve tonal shifts create an atmosphere sensitive to morning-after regret.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
On Thursday morning, just as word of his ouster was beginning to circulate in national security circles in Washington, Mr. Waltz appeared on Fox News.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The Imperial Youth Contour Eye Cream firms and smooths the delicate skin around the eyes while minimizing dark circles, wrinkles and dryness.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
Isaacman funded and commanded Polaris Dawn, a private SpaceX flight that circled Earth for nearly five days last September.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
His swirling, circling Ophüls-like camera movements and magenta-to-mauve tonal shifts create an atmosphere sensitive to morning-after regret.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circle
Noun
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There’s a kickstand at the bottom of the case, along with a circular ring that wraps around the camera module with a 67mm filter thread.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Removing a bathtub ring is nothing hard or strenuous.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Regions with better access to water reuse systems and efficient cooling loops may now leapfrog others in attracting next-generation AI clusters.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Then, at the end, that added security from Guimaraes, whose shot deflects off Malo Gusto and loops in.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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This was a crowd of critics and journalists from around the world.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The fight attracted a crowd of 13,266 and a gate of $331,795.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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In a turn of events, Castellanos' name appeared on the wheel four times, including one vote by Butler herself.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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On a day when the Kansas City attack wasn’t at its best, Miller played a key role for a back line that repeatedly came up clutch inside its penalty area.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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Per the outlet, the pope's maternal grandparents lived in New Orleans' Seventh Ward, an area known to be traditionally Catholic and a melting pot of people with African, Caribbean and European roots.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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In a 2024 interview for National Geographic, shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Parton talked about how the surrounding landscape makes Dollywood so special.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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He’s placed small wooden blocks wrapped in felt behind the headboard to protect the wall without being an eyesore or causing permanent damage to the surrounding space.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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Related article Archaeologists discover true identity of Costa Rica shipwrecks long thought to be pirate ships The moon orbits Earth each month, and its gravitational pull moves ocean tides up and down, causing pressure variations on the seafloor.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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The researchers were also able to confirm that, of the five planets orbiting HD 219134, two indeed have Earth-like compositions, with solid, rocky surfaces.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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But neither group was exempt from this round of cuts.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Who’s ready for another round of Bob Odenkirk vs. the world?—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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“Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circle. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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