circularize

verb

Definition of circularizenext
as in to interview

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Recent Examples of circularize The second stage was expected to coast halfway around the world before reigniting to circularize its orbit at an altitude of about 300 miles (500 kilometers). — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2026 Once separated, the satellites will use onboard propulsion systems to circularize their orbits at 35,900 km above the equator. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2022 Two rocket firings were required to circularize the orbit at an altitude of 357 miles, 100 miles above the International Space Station. — William Harwood, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2021 That torque is provided by Saturn itself, which has tides that tend to circularize and flatten all the orbits of the moons, confining them to the planet's equatorial plane. — Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circularize
  1. interview
  2. canvass
  3. survey
  4. solicit
  5. interrogate
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  • Dimoldenberg has interviewed celebrities over a plate of chicken for over a decade, and that chapter is now coming to a close, beginning with the first episode of the final season on October 2.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Someone has to interview the complainant, the accused and any witnesses, usually within days.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of interview
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  • Officers canvassed the area and could not find any witnesses who saw anything suspicious or had any information about how Carroll ended up on the bench, Krajewski said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • While canvassing the area with a real estate broker, Scotto learned that its tenant had fallen four months behind on rent.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of canvass
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  • Of students surveyed, 41% reported experiencing food insecurity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Texas Water Development Board is required to survey entities that use ground water and surface water for municipal, industrial, power generation, or mining purposes.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of survey
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  • Every month, Dominick would come to the office, read his edited column out loud, and solicit Wayne’s compliments for the best lines.
    — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Cops waiting outside would then arrest them on charges of soliciting minors.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of solicit
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  • The alleged attacker was detained and interrogated by Saudi authorities.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Omani suspect is being held and interrogated by Saudi authorities.
    — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of interrogate

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