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
  • During her residency, Escott interviewed staff, attended meetings, and went on location.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Illustration by John Hendrix Fifty years ago, Cameron Crowe interviewed David Bowie for Playboy magazine.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The canvassing board — comprising Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, a county commissioner, and a judge — examined outstanding ballots flagged for various discrepancies, ranging from signature issues to ballots submitted by voters who passed away.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The teenage proponents spent weeks canvassing for the measure in Culver City, despite having no power to cast ballots for it.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In December 2019, a DJI Matrice M600 Pro surveying a construction site experienced a GPS-compass error.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The University of Michigan has for decades surveyed Americans to gauge the public mood on the economy.
    — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The report said Epstein was able to use those connections as a facade to bolster his reputation, despite his conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Epstein pleaded guilty in Florida state court in 2008 to two prostitution charges, including one count of soliciting prostitution from someone under 18.
    — Graham Kates, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The brands poised for success are those that are actively interrogating their catalog’s purpose, data structure and defensive posture against AI intermediaries.
    — Zohar Gilad, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But slathering on credits unthinkingly feels lazy and also something on which progressives might want to interrogate their own policy preferences.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026

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“Circularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circularize. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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