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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
James Horncastle, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Surfers paddled out into the ocean, forming a circle and sharing words, splashing water to the sky in tribute to Wilson.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
After all, the pair had spent years circling each other, trading barbs from afar and using the other’s political movement as a blend of punching bag and strawman.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 19 June 2025
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Noun
In the end, Inter’s strength from set pieces was enough to clinch an equaliser, with Carboni’s winner seeing the 20-year-old find too much space in the penalty area within a circle of tired Urawa legs.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Surfers paddled out into the ocean, forming a circle and sharing words, splashing water to the sky in tribute to Wilson.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
Verb
Iran would probably struggle to repair or reconstitute its nuclear program while Israeli and U.S. warplanes are circling overhead.
—Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
After all, the pair had spent years circling each other, trading barbs from afar and using the other’s political movement as a blend of punching bag and strawman.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circle
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Look for rattan napkin rings, bread baskets, and drinking glass holders at thrift shops for additional charm.—
Catherine Hong,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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Mahomes stores the real ones — his three Super Bowl rings — on top.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Yet, this strategy stumbles when confronted with the complexity of human systems, where relationships and feedback loops defy neat separation and where interventions often yield unpredictable consequences.—
Dr. Alex Gold,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In the middle of uncertainty, Smith prioritizes structured feedback loops, direct action and unfiltered communication with both clients and staff.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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There’s no question who is really at fault for all the misdirection: Donald Trump, a man who has been obsessed with size—whether measured in square footage, crowd attendance or net worth—for years.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Among the many Messi fans in the Atlanta crowd was 11-year-old Koen King, who traveled five and a half hours from Ashborough, N.C., for the game.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 June 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
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Now the wheel has turned and Ada is up on top, and Agnes is a very formidable critic.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Kaiser has seen one case of measles this past month, which was in the Santa Clarita area, Hudson said.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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The event will feature 25 healthcare vendors, area restaurants, games, prizes and drawings.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
Verb
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This week, the weather in New York City—and many surrounding regions—could only be described as one visceral word: sauna.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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Over the course of the next several days, more demonstrations and riots occurred in the surrounding neighborhood including Christopher Park.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The first 27 Kuiper satellites were deployed to orbit on April 28, 2025, following a launch from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Our solar system orbits the galaxy's center, taking about 250 million years to make one revolution.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
16 June 2025
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Amazon has laid off more than 27,000 workers since 2022, including several rounds of cuts this year. 5.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Last season, Prime Video held the rights for the round of fixtures that immediately followed Christmas, but Amazon, which began streaming Premier League games in 2019, has come to the end of its broadcasting deal.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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