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as in clique
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
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The three brothers would go on to become well known in the wealthy real estate and social circles of Miami and New York.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The suspect, along with David and his girlfriend, circled each other for 50 seconds before the knife attack that struck him twice in the arm and once in the heart.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
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Noun
The Mariners featured juniors Shay Kletke and Kenzie Bledl and freshman Raquel Pineda in the circle in the second round.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The three brothers would go on to become well known in the wealthy real estate and social circles of Miami and New York.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Verb
If creditors are circling and survivor benefits represent a significant portion of your income, knowing your rights and exploring your debt relief options can make a meaningful difference.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The suspect, along with David and his girlfriend, circled each other for 50 seconds before the knife attack that struck him twice in the arm and once in the heart.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circle
Noun
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Bode makes an impromptu decision to offer up his father's ring, which he's been wearing on a chain around his neck.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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There’s a bohemian bent—Chloé is a favorite, as is a trusty turquoise ring—as well as a subtle nod to the beach.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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As her behavior becomes increasingly troubling and self-destructive, Bear realizes he’s trapped in her jealous loop, the only way out through death.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Nearby were photos of Saint-Hilaire in happier times shown on an endless loop.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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With lawsuits in recent years involving deputy cliques in the department and community members calling for the closure of the deteriorating Men’s Central Jail, the 2026 LA County Sheriff race potentially has deep ramifications for Los Angeles County voters.—
Teagan Davidge,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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California has more than enough money in its $4 trillion economy to meet the basic needs of everyone, but our politicians sell out the entire community to the interests of a small clique of extremely wealthy billionaires, real estate developers and CEOs.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
5 May 2026
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No pattern enacted on these buttons will safely land a four-hundred-ton jetliner, flaring and bouncing and settling heavily onto its twenty-two wheels while the spoilers on the wings snap up and the jets scream in reverse and the passengers sigh in relief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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After decades of mathematicians spinning their wheels, the problem suddenly seemed tractable.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The corridors and common areas are almost as memorable as the guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Her shelves contained books on correct etiquette when entertaining (How to Do It, or, The Lively Art of Entertaining by Elsa Maxwell) and instructional books covering many areas of life, ranging from gardening and raising Siamese cats to keeping turtles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The characterful 850-year-old property is in the postcard-perfect town of Oberau, surrounded by pure air, pristine peaks, and crowd-free forest trails that inevitably propel guests towards a stress-busting nature immersion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Former Prince Andrew was absent from the lineup as he was stripped of his royal duties in 2019 amid controversy surrounding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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One of the three astronauts on the Shenzhou 23 mission is scheduled to stay at the orbiting space station for a year in what would be among the world’s longest single stays in space.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Tito orbited Earth 128 times and even did some science experiments.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The gold detailing ties in perfectly with the rest of the apartment’s accents, while the geometric shape adds something a little more unique than a standard round mirror.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Mike Vorkunov Bridges steady in win Remember when there were questions as to whether Bridges, the man traded for five first-round picks, should be starting?—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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“Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circle. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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