as in tropical
being near the equator
a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development
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Recent Examples of equatorial
Recent La Niña conditions in the equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean have ended with neutral conditions -- meaning no La Niña or El Niño -- now in place.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 May 2025
El Niño, the warmer half of the cycle, is often linked to conditions in a section of the equatorial Pacific that disfavor hurricanes, while La Niña, the colder inverse, is considered more conducive to hurricane formation.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 May 2025
From equatorial locations such as Singapore, Nairobi or Quito, Venus and Saturn will be higher in the sky at sunrise.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Secondly, sea-surface temperatures in the equatorial Atlantic where hurricanes brew are forecast to be near normal.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 May 2025
El Niño, the warmer half of the cycle, is often linked to conditions in a section of the equatorial Pacific that disfavor hurricanes, while La Niña, the colder inverse, is considered more conducive to hurricane formation.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 May 2025
From equatorial locations such as Singapore, Nairobi or Quito, Venus and Saturn will be higher in the sky at sunrise.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Secondly, sea-surface temperatures in the equatorial Atlantic where hurricanes brew are forecast to be near normal.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equatorial
Adjective
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Thrive’s reef-safe SPF 50 mineral formula offers strong protection with minimal white cast, perfect for South America’s varied climates—from snowy peaks to tropical beaches.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2025
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The earthy flavor of the matcha is paired with almond bitters, lime for tartness and pineapple juice for a tropical note.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Hammerhead worms prefer hot and humid environments, including greenhouses, tropical and subtropical areas, landscaping mulch and nurseries, according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The invasive snakes, which were brought here from Southeast Asian by the exotic pet trade in the 1970s and 1980s, have thrived in Florida’s tropical and subtropical climate, and eat 85 species of animals here, including deer, bobcats, foxes, otters, rabbits, herons and alligators.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2025
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“Equatorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equatorial. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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