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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
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Talk about a full-circle memory.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
That mission, Artemis 3, would occur in the years after NASA completes its upcoming Artemis 2 venture that as early as March 2026 could send four astronauts on a 10-day trip circling the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
There’s a perception, mostly in music business circles, that his time on Yellowstone transformed him into a Hollywood bigshot.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Talk about a full-circle memory.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
As the camera circles the car, two other portions of Kennedy’s speech play in the background.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
That mission, Artemis 3, would occur in the years after NASA completes its upcoming Artemis 2 venture that as early as March 2026 could send four astronauts on a 10-day trip circling the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circle
Noun
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The dimming began gradually because the outer parts of the rings are thin, and only became obvious when the denser regions passed in front of the star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Henry, who was a Pro Bowl running back that played for three teams in his seven-year NFL career, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic cocaine for financing a drug ring that moved between Colorado and Montana.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Visualization is a huge part of racing, particularly in the speed disciplines of downhill and super-G, and a lot of competitors close their eyes and run the course on a loop in their minds, dipping and swaying with every turn, roller and jump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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E-commerce product images show a new Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble outfitted with the Neon style’s familiar highlighter-like Air units and lace loops, but with some key updates that make the look more eye-catching than ever.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In that worldview, what mattered was the welfare of the governed, not of the governing clique.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the Thom Browne clique has become thee group to go to the Met Gala with.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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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,
18 Feb. 2026
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Look for chairs with multiple adjustable settings, including wheel angles and harness length, so your dog is as comfy as possible.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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AccuWeather forecasters warned that the risk of thunderstorms in northern portions of the Central Valley, along with coastal Southern California, could trigger flash flooding and tornadoes in some areas.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The 30-year-old Somali American, who also co-owns a Mediterranean restaurant in the same area experiencing similar economic tribulations, described his coffee shops as local melting pots for Muslims and non-Muslims, East Africans and White people.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The hanging quickly devolves into an all-out bacchanal, as onlookers drink, dance and kiss in the square surrounding the flailing corpse.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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With supply stretched, these resources become more precious, and more expensive, for other businesses in the areas surrounding data center construction, according to Fordham University economics professor Marc Conte.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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This network will undock from the orbiting lab before its demise, becoming the free-flying Axiom Station.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Premium box seating gave fans a unique experience as the championship rounds of the Dallas Open men's tennis tournament were held at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco on February 15, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the opening round of the Weymouth Family Invitational, Joe Baraky led with 29 points as Duxbury dropped Weymouth 82-72.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circle. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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