circularize

Definition of circularizenext

Example Sentences

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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
Verb
  • Over the years Holt has interviewed political candidates on both sides of the aisle and is an experienced political debate moderator.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The couple were sold, tapping Buck without interviewing anyone else.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Ross says investigators canvassed the neighborhood and began to piece together a timeline.
    — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The protest wrapped up with canvassing training across the street at Community Christian Church.
    — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Stewart and Addyman meanwhile surveyed more than 2,000 parents to identify noises their babies responded to, which included animal sounds and other children’s laughter (both of which feature in the song).
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, around 36% of investors surveyed in the EII rated the EU’s approach to innovation and entrepreneurship poorly or very poorly.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Uhls solicited the money through wire transfers, checks, cash and peer-to-peer payments.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • First Proof’s mathematicians solicited problems from experts in a broad range of subdisciplines and then selected 10.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In practice, that means juniors sitting in on meetings to watch colleagues interrogate the numbers, being present when real decisions get made, and gaining experience in different departments.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Lately, Skarsgård seems to be doing the same, gravitating toward roles that, at their core, interrogate the impact his looks have on other people.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Circularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circularize. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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