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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
Toby Axelrod,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Finally, licorice root extract is present, ostensibly for its brightening prowess, which may help fade the appearance of dark circles.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Variety has learned that Mubi is pursuing the film, with Neon also possibly circling.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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On the other hand, the number of incidents at gatherings had risen within left-wing extremist circles, from 131 in 2024 to 214 last year; and in the right-wing extremist camp, 96 incidents at gatherings were reported — nearly double that of 2024.
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Toby Axelrod,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Finally, licorice root extract is present, ostensibly for its brightening prowess, which may help fade the appearance of dark circles.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Verb
That’s why so much attention continues to circle back to Larkin and Trocheck.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Variety has learned that Mubi is pursuing the film, with Neon also possibly circling.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circle
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Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
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The burger has been sold at Petco Park ever since, with the same recipe, despite the online conspiracy theory that its three onion rings represented the Dodgers’ three World Series championship rings this decade.
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Visitors can browse books, research future projects, learn outdoor skills like pitching a tent or explore the library's one-mile loop trail.
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That said, some users report frustrations, especially around locating certain features, dealing with occasional bugs, or getting stuck in a login‑verification loop.
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Social rescue arrives in the form of outgoing cool girl Sonya (Molloy), who takes a shine to Coley after a chance encounter in a coffee shop, and invites her to join her clique.
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Under Meza, player cliques developed, stars were pampered, discipline waned.
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The pilot, Captain Bob Smith, tried everything, but had no choice but to land without the front wheels.
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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.
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Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
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Even with the agreement, many of the details surrounding taxpayer services during the Olympics and Paralympics will remain unresolved for at least a year.
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The golden generation of American men — Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and the rest of the Group D winning crew — live and surrounded by red, white and blue in the home of the red and gold.
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All rode to orbit on Falcon 9 rockets.
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The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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As the knockout rounds of the World Cup begin, Fox and Telemundo can be crowned as two of the biggest winners off the field.
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Spirits ran high for most of the night at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium as Austria and Algeria faced off, both on the verge of punching their tickets to the next round of the global tournament.
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“Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circle. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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