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circuit

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verb

as in to circle
to travel completely around after circuiting the exterior of the church, the procession headed inside

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Recent Examples of circuit
Noun
While individual treatments offer distinct advantages, experiencing the entire circuit maximizes these benefits. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 The initiative has established a strong track record of launching successful Thai productions into the international festival circuit. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hundreds of players came and went, from Grand Slam champions to circuit short-timers. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 Damage to the pons can short-circuit its ability to paralyze the sleeping body. Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 10 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for circuit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circuit
Noun
  • The stars slyly become the circumference of the U.S. presidential seal.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The entire circumference of Lake Chūzenji measures a little over nine miles and is lined with scenic trails.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But for me, returning to Top Chef wasn’t about closing a loop or arriving at a conclusion.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • In our test, which involves playing a YouTube video on a loop with the screen at full brightness, the phone lasted 16 hours and 6 minutes on a single charge.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Its tours are ranked among the highest grossing in the world, and its philanthropic arm, the WaterWheel Foundation, has donated more than nine million dollars to five hundred nonprofit organizations.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The same company leads hiking excursions on the Princes’ Islands and cycling tours across Istanbul, providing even more unforgettable outdoor adventures.
    Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Noland spoke last week at a conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
    Dian Zhang, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
  • What To Know Biden's address in Chicago to the national conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled drew varying reactions from Democrats and Republicans alike.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Hiking here rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline, where hawks circle overhead and the scent of sagebrush floats on the breeze.
    Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The boys board a rescue boat and pull five souls off the Flicka’s rescue dinghy, all while sharks circle and buck.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Library of Virginia's nature backpacks include a free parking pass for most Virginia State Parks, pocket guides, a bug field observation container, a magnifying lens, a dip net, a compass, and binoculars.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The business's mission is its compass, not to be distracted by too much attention to competitors.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This work has become a magnet for the brightest minds and the best souls who have come into our orbit to remind me of all the light that’s still left in this world.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The image was published as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, which was launched into orbit in April 1990.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • However, the transition from traditional wife to breadwinner was an unexpected journey.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • An unnamed stray, strapped into a capsule, headed for a once-in-a-lifetime journey past the Kármán line.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circuit. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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