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
  • The two women were interviewed.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • For the film, Waters interviewed Stephen Colbert, director John Waters (no relation to Sasha Waters), and many poets who admire Oliver’s writing.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Police said the arrest came after a daylong investigation that included interviewing witnesses, canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing surveillance video.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The ensuing investigation included interviewing witnesses, canvassing for evidence and examining surveillance video, police said.
    Austin Turner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • However, most analysts surveyed by LSEG have a buy rating with an average price target implying a jump of more than 26%.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Despite a sense of optimism for political and economic reform, Venezuelans surveyed by CNN feel their daily lives remain unchanged, even after announcements of investment and projections of economic growth.
    CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Over the next two weeks, firms and practitioners across the state will donate or solicit at least the equivalent of one billable hour with the goal of generating more than $1 million for food banks.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Stewart, the complaint alleges, had begun soliciting donations to the Gladiator’s Hub from Thomas’ friends and family and approached the executor of his estate to request additional donations.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Anthropic has a habit of using dramatic, alarming-sounding language that can be tough to interrogate cleanly, including flirting with the idea that its Claude model might be conscious.
    Robert Hart, The Verge, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The Louisiana Republican chairs one of the Senate committees that oversees Kennedy's department and sits on another, giving him two chances to interrogate the secretary about his plans for an agency responsible for public health programs and research.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Circularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circularize. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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