as in roundabout
not straightforward or direct
a rather circular discussion of the problem that never addresses it directly
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as in booklet
a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover
promptly tosses out those advertising circulars that come in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of circular
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
The model also introduces a circular manufacturing element.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025
The circular included a QR code to scan for those interested in joining.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The main instrument binnacle is fixed to the steering column and moves with it; it’s made up of two OLED displays sandwiched together, with the second one visible through circular cutouts to create dials.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
The model also introduces a circular manufacturing element.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Noun
The Tennessean looked at weekly circulars from more than a dozen stores, including Middle Tennessee staples like Aldi, Dollar General, BJ's Wholesale Club.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025
The circular included a QR code to scan for those interested in joining.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circular
Adjective
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Cars and trucks piled into the roundabout, horns blaring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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According to a news release from the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, the man now identified as Wielkiewicz was driving a Chevrolet SUV south on South Ten Mile Road when his vehicle collided with a barrier wall at the Victory roundabout.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Behind her sat a cellist and a violinist, both women hired for the MTV appearance; the other Maniacs appeared only in photos inside the CD booklet.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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Every Tiki Social guest can take home a booklet of recipes to try these exotic drinks at home.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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But certain connections to the state—if indirect ones, through its banks—were inevitable.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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In return for the pricing concessions, Glencore immediately withdrew layoff notices, safeguarding more than 1,500 positions and thousands of other indirect jobs across the platinum belt.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The University of California reported the disease destroyed more than 1,000 acres of grapevines in Northern California from 1994 to 2008, causing $30 million in damage, a California Department of Food and Agriculture brochure said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Print assets like brochures, billboards, business cards and magazine advertisements demand crisp, clear imagery to maintain a professional appearance.—
Anthony Savino,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The declassified records also note that the Cuban government had protested Brothers to the Rescue flights that flew over Cuba and dropped anti-government leaflets.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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At least twice, pilots dropped leaflets over Cuba as part of their effort to incite revolution.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
Noun
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That knowledge is usually scattered across old slide decks, folders, Slack threads, emails and in the memories of people who have been around long enough to know all of the details.—
Shreyas Nair,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Files and folders can be shared through links or by creating free accounts for clients or collaborators.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Last month, Mullin said that officials may stop processing international fliers through border patrol at some of the largest airports in the United States if sanctuary cities did not comply.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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And Kareem Kaddah really contributed materially to the West Coast flyers.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Rachel Reeves, the chancellor (finance minister), urged it in a 2018 pamphlet.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Colonial newspapers and pamphlets fueled revolutionary debate.—
Richard Torrenzano,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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“Circular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circular. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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