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as in loops
a circular strip
a decorative circle of silver on the rim of the commemorative plate for their 25th wedding anniversary
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as in communities
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 cycles
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 areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
that lies outside the circle of our investigation
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as in surrounds
to form a circle around
everyone circled the lectern and waited their turn to read from the Bible
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as in orbits
to travel completely around
with a look of extreme frustration, the commander circled the new recruit
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Recent Examples of circles
Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
The requirement that an agency employee supervise night operations is impractical when that employee is flying a plane, which circles thousands of feet above helicopters and has limited visibility into what’s going on below, some of the county chiefs said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circles
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The West Side can be known for equipping students to become the repairers of broken walls and restorers of neighborhood blocks with dwellings who improve the quality of life for their families and communities without having to earn a college degree.—
Ike Muzikowski,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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During those days, the country’s intellectual and scientific communities were largely based on the East Coast while California remained the Wild West as far as some were concerned.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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Each of these quarterbacks was a top-50 prospect nationally in their respective recruiting cycles.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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This leads to mounting bad debt and erratic cash flow, creating instability, especially for businesses with high-ticket sales or long payment cycles.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) activated a Debris Response Area and slowed down aircraft in affected areas as the debris was falling.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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However the state of , with the exception of areas under the jurisdiction of the Navajo Nation.—
James Bickerton,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Fencing is installed around a perimeter that goes beyond the office buildings on both sides of the Capitol, and there's an inner perimeter that surrounds the immediate Capitol complex.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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What To Do Outdoors Jump in the Lake Lake Lanier spans 38,000 acres and surrounds three sides of the city.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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College hoops fans are in for an outstanding Sunday afternoon of action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many college hoops fans are familiar with KenPom, a website run by the independent analyst Ken Pomeroy.—
Tyler Foggatt,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lewis abandoned the idea to put clear orbs in the sockets early on, but debate about the eyes continued after Lithgow complained that the doll’s line of sight didn’t have a focus.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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These little orbs of relaxation combine the anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD with essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus to melt away stress and tension.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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And so the entire experience was designed to help people understand what these three realms mean to them.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
23 Dec. 2024
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In these realms, Archaea—microorganisms similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from, bacteria—thrive.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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An important part of the conversation is touring bands.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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That statement is true when expanded to all genres, and not just the edgier end of the rock spectrum, as the superstars have moved more albums than most bands could ever dream of.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Circles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circles. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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