circularize

Definition of circularizenext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of circularize 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
  • Sheriff’s deputies interviewed Colt and Colin Gray in May 2023 about an online threat linked to the son.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • But some members of Juliana’s family question that, and outside experts interviewed by the Observer have described what’s known about the case publicly as suspicious or unusual.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • The two have instead focused more on canvassing and get-out-the-vote efforts.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
  • Emery Sheriff’s job consists of standing outside and talking to people passing by, fundraising and canvassing for her company’s organization.
    Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Democrats and Republican leaders both surveyed members last week on the college sports plan, which indicated an uncertain whip count on the floor and work still to do on amending the plan, according to senators and aides.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
  • Tech has shifted from a luxury to a survival tool, with 56% of parents surveyed using two or three parenting apps or devices to manage cognitive overload.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • In May, the city solicited bids from financial institutions that would finance the leasing of vehicles, selecting Regions Capital Advantage as the winner.
    Tess Riski July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • In a case like this, experts said, the nonprofit’s board should solicit competitive bids from outside companies, and factor in price and quality to make sure the charity gets the best value.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Instead of preparing for a business-school discussion by reading a case and waiting for class, students can interrogate a custom GPT loaded with the relevant materials.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • To that end, 14th attempts to interrogate a promise powerful enough to change a nation — and controversial enough to divide it for more than 150 years.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 July 2026

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“Circularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circularize. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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