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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a silly little affair that's of interest to no one beyond the circumference of this campus
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Recent Examples of circumference
Times may change on a dime in our tumultuous world, but one thing always remains the same: pi, the irrational-mathematical constant, the ol’ circumference/diameter split, the big 3.14159265358979323….
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 May 2025
Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Beyond height, no cross-site comparisons have ever been published for other measurements, including weight-for-height and weight-for-age metrics and head circumference.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 May 2025
Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Beyond height, no cross-site comparisons have ever been published for other measurements, including weight-for-height and weight-for-age metrics and head circumference.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for circumference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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In addition to higher marbling and flavor Holstein rib eyes are smaller in diameter so they can be cut thicker at the same weight, which cooks better.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Roll each piece into a log about 2 inches in diameter.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The root cause of this risk is a network perimeter security mindset.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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As of Wednesday morning, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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In May, the company began delivering DoorDash orders to customers within a four-mile radius of the Arboretum Shopping Center in south Charlotte.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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The discovery of three huge, unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. airforce during the conflict led to 20,500 people being moved out of the blast radius to safety as bomb disposal experts dove in.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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In a Venezuelan election, running as an incumbent gives you the sort of edge that any unscrupulous and power-hungry leader around the world can only fantasize about.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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This creates a competitive vulnerability, especially in algorithmic trading, where uniqueness can deliver billions in edge.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The gas giant is about 11 times wider than Earth alone, with a diameter around its equator of 88,846 miles.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But on this special day the sun shines directly on Earth’s equator, creating nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness.—
Chi Varnado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Teams always push the regulated boundaries to improve the performance of their cars.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The Convergence: Blurring Lines And Blended Skills Simultaneously, the traditional boundaries between investment stages began to blur.—
Mitt Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Here, several distinct sitting areas seem ideal for kicking back with some wine—the entire growing process visible from just beyond the rim of your glass.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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The ball clanking off the back of the rim and shooting straight into the air and out of view.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Growing up near the Canadian border may also have endeared him to artists from the country.—
Richard Trapunski,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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The legislation would fulfill Trump’s key campaign promises, including an extension of his 2017 tax cuts, no taxes on tips and overtime and additional border security, paid for, in part, by cuts to Medicaid.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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