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as in loops
a circular strip
a decorative circle of silver on the rim of the commemorative plate for their 25th wedding anniversary
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as in networks
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 cycles
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 areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
that lies outside the circle of our investigation
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as in surrounds
to form a circle around
everyone circled the lectern and waited their turn to read from the Bible
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as in orbits
to travel completely around
with a look of extreme frustration, the commander circled the new recruit
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Recent Examples of circles
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Across the awards, several titles drew on personal archives or close family circles to address wider political realities.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Sarah Ferguson has, at times, found herself in troubling circles.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
These gatherings, often overlooked outside emergency management circles, are where plans are refined and relationships forged before disasters strike.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The pairing with magnesium is gaining real traction in natural sleep support circles and has its own growing research base.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the brand, in a 8-week double-blind clinical study, this eye cream significantly improved the appearance of key visible signs of aging, including dark circles under-eye wrinkles, crow’s feet lines, and puffiness.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Not only does the product neutralize dark circles, but its mixture of hyaluronic acid and squalene leads to ultra-hydration.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
June 21 – July 22 Support feels easier to access today, especially in your close circles.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Brendan Byrne, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
On Deck 10, furniture upholstered in La Rumba circles the main pool and an outdoor bar.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026
The space station circles our planet at an altitude referred to as low-Earth orbit, which is closer to Earth's atmosphere and allows the outpost to move more quickly around Earth than objects further out in space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Editing compounds that issue, and not even a familiar and fun soundtrack can distract from a narrative that endlessly circles the same jokes and conflicts without properly deepening them.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Anthony Arceneaux, who owns the spot with his wife, Jennifer, circles the room in a white cowboy hat, shaking hands like a Presidential candidate.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Amazomania really circles around that.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Tahoe Rim Trail At roughly 170 miles, the Tahoe Rim Trail circles the entire lake and offers everything from casual afternoon loops to multi-day backpacking epics.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Charles then circles around the cruiser and onto a sidewalk, which puts a barrier of snow between him and Jones, who can be seen standing in the street.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Dillard was running circles around opposing DBs during offseason camps, and his skill set is quite obvious.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Across the awards, several titles drew on personal archives or close family circles to address wider political realities.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Sarah Ferguson has, at times, found herself in troubling circles.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
These gatherings, often overlooked outside emergency management circles, are where plans are refined and relationships forged before disasters strike.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The pairing with magnesium is gaining real traction in natural sleep support circles and has its own growing research base.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the brand, in a 8-week double-blind clinical study, this eye cream significantly improved the appearance of key visible signs of aging, including dark circles under-eye wrinkles, crow’s feet lines, and puffiness.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Not only does the product neutralize dark circles, but its mixture of hyaluronic acid and squalene leads to ultra-hydration.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
June 21 – July 22 Support feels easier to access today, especially in your close circles.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
As the vehicle circles the far side of the moon, communication back to Earth is expected to be blocked for about 40 minutes.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
On Deck 10, furniture upholstered in La Rumba circles the main pool and an outdoor bar.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026
The space station circles our planet at an altitude referred to as low-Earth orbit, which is closer to Earth's atmosphere and allows the outpost to move more quickly around Earth than objects further out in space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Editing compounds that issue, and not even a familiar and fun soundtrack can distract from a narrative that endlessly circles the same jokes and conflicts without properly deepening them.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Anthony Arceneaux, who owns the spot with his wife, Jennifer, circles the room in a white cowboy hat, shaking hands like a Presidential candidate.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Amazomania really circles around that.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Tahoe Rim Trail At roughly 170 miles, the Tahoe Rim Trail circles the entire lake and offers everything from casual afternoon loops to multi-day backpacking epics.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Charles then circles around the cruiser and onto a sidewalk, which puts a barrier of snow between him and Jones, who can be seen standing in the street.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circles
Noun
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After a few short rings, a bubbly introduction greeted me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Leaving the liner hanging on the shower rod and curtain rings, spray the solution generously all over the shower curtain liner.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Functional front pockets and belt loops add to their versatility.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This approach emphasizes not just procurement, but also the development of doctrine, training frameworks, logistics networks, and sustained operational deployment in real-world conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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For regional hospital networks, community banks, and mid-sized manufacturers, retrofitting quantum security into a legacy network is not a straightforward IT upgrade.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lululemon wants Nike’s global sportswear machinery, including faster product cycles, sharper merchandising, broader category expansion, and a stronger link between brand heat and international growth.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Converting economic headroom into the factories and power lines required for industrialization will also rely on governments committing to the pursuit of long-term projects with timelines that extend far beyond election cycles.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On Saturday, Moscow pummeled the central city of Dnipro and other areas for more than twenty hours with barrages of missiles and drones, killing at least seven people.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor said the city and county have not had a formal reimbursement agreement for Salisbury Fire Department service to county areas for several years.—
Josh Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But beneath the lighthearted banter, the personal flattery and the theatrical spectacle that surrounds a royal visit, there remained subtle signs of the deep divisions that have become the most serious test in decades for the long friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This structure surrounds the superconducting magnet at the center of the fusion machine, which also utilizes toroidal field coils, poloidal field coils, and correction coils.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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,
19 Apr. 2026
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The book orbits around an art scandal that pulls in collectors, curators, philosophers and hangers-on.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The draft continues Saturday morning with rounds four through seven.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Day 2 of the NFL draft saw another 68 players’ dreams come true as teams used the second and third rounds to fill holes on their roster.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Circles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circles. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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