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as in conference
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as in to circle
to travel completely around
after circuiting the exterior of the church, the procession headed inside
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Recent Examples of circuit
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
In December, the Attorney General’s office redid her circuit’s contract, Worrell said, slashing funding in some areas and adding on unrealistic measures for success that are not likely to be achieved, which could jeopardize future funding.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2024
Another option is to make a mini obstacle course or circuit for your child to complete, such as hopping on one foot around the sofa, shimmying under the dining room table, leaping over the backpack, skipping to the kitchen sink, and crab crawling back to the start.
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024
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Noun
The film uses music, the clippity-clop of hooves and twitching furry ears for her three donkeys — Palaye, Ruperto, Palomo — to surf critical acclaim on the film festival circuit to the upcoming Academy Awards.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
In December, the Attorney General’s office redid her circuit’s contract, Worrell said, slashing funding in some areas and adding on unrealistic measures for success that are not likely to be achieved, which could jeopardize future funding.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Seven Stars circuits the island of Kyushu over four days and three nights, with stops at onsens, shrines, and more cultural sites.
—Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2024
Another option is to make a mini obstacle course or circuit for your child to complete, such as hopping on one foot around the sofa, shimmying under the dining room table, leaping over the backpack, skipping to the kitchen sink, and crab crawling back to the start.
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circuit
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The tortilla love was so real that his latest venture, Vato, is a dedicated tortillería, bakery, and restaurant serving nearly everything that can be contained within the circumference of his warm, soft, and tangy tortillas.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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After finishing, Vonn chatted briefly with Johnson – who raced just before her – at the bottom of the slope, pulled off her knee brace and then walked the circumference of the mixed zone, eyeing the big board as Wiles raced.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The phone's exterior frame includes a loop for a lanyard, as well as physical keys to activate push-to-talk and emergency outreach shortcuts.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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Rather than hanging from a traditional metal loop soldered to the outside, the ribbon feeds directly into an internal cavity hidden between the medal's two halves.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, there are free tours in English.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Only two members of the friends’ group survived, as well as a guide and two other skiers on the tour.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Texas State just released its full 2026 schedule, which includes its Pac-12 conference games.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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UConn resumes Big East play Wednesday on the road against Villanova, the second place team in the conference.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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Becket is broke, disowned and circling a family fortune that never wanted him.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The crafty, sublimely skilled Minnesota Wild defenseman took a drop pass from Matt Boldy and circled out high before cutting sharply into the high slot.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Likewise, this administration has demonstrated a talent for sudden pivots — foreign policy statements that change overnight, budget proposals that evaporate by morning, and messaging that suggests the communications team may be using different maps, compasses and time zones.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Instead, use it as a compass to drive your situational needs for the spaces that mean the most to you.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Launch costs also remain a major factor, as tens of thousands of lightweight solar panels would need to be placed in orbit to build a full-size system.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Reitz — former DOJ official, tied publicly to Paxton’s political orbit and campaigning on enforcement and litigation themes.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s when the group attempted its perilous journey back to civilization, in a blinding blizzard beneath towering, avalanche-prone slopes.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The journey set the tone for the days ahead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circuit. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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