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
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 May 2026
In a perfectly circular and very local twist, Soil’s architect is a member of the Horiuchi family, whose former residence now houses Azumi.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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
Notice no one even talks about circular anymore?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 May 2026
In a perfectly circular and very local twist, Soil’s architect is a member of the Horiuchi family, whose former residence now houses Azumi.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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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Turn east onto McLeod, go right at the roundabout, turn left on Howell Road and make a right on Kirsten Road.—
Noah Daly
Updated May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
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Starting an expensive professional golf league was a roundabout way to launder the reputation of a violent autocrat.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The county also sends out a Voter Information Guide, a paper booklet with all the relevant information about the election, as well as candidate statements specifically for the districts each voter resides in.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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Guide booklets are available at the park's visitor centers.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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China, which has deepened military and economic cooperation with both Pakistan and Iran in recent years, has publicly celebrated Pakistan's role in facilitating indirect communications between Tehran and Washington.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Gomez noted that under federal law, foreign governments and their representatives are prohibited from owning those licenses, and any indirect foreign ownership above 25% requires FCC approval.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Conservation here and elsewhere in Fiji is not a brochure promise, but a daily struggle between nature and guest comfort.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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One advertiser might want to drive visits to a car showroom, while another might want to send out a brochure about travel to a new theme park or hotel.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Carroll Rivas added that decreases of nonviolent incidents in the audit appear in part attributed to fewer in-person events, leaflet or flyer distributions or other gatherings, particularly among white nationalists and neo-Nazis.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Every time the bombs fell too close or the leaflets rained down warning my family to flee, the only way she could be moved was on a donkey.—
Irus Braverman,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
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The surface is strikingly similar to paper, but there’s no need for actual paper, folder or tags.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Find files without digging through folders One of the most practical uses is asking Claude to locate files on the computer, such as screenshots, PDFs, notes, decks, receipts, spreadsheets, or templates.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The good news for flyers is there's virtually no risk of catching the virus during a plane trip, but for those who are still concerned, some basic precautions can reduce that small risk even more.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The candidate has become accustomed to comical mailroom interactions with his neighbors, who are routinely delivered fliers emblazoned with his face.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Use of pamphlets in a Q&A format would go a long way in explaining and helping the public navigate the complex assessment process.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Officers found guns and a pamphlet about crowd control in his carry-on bag — and a plan for a mass casualty event.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Circular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circular. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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