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
  • While that is still a possibility, Breslow hasn’t interviewed any candidates and is right now focused on supporting Tracy.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
  • As for their future plans, at the time they were interviewed some had yet to be finalized due to college acceptance letters still being received.
    Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • At about the time Cofer was wrapping up in the Fruitridge area, Guerra was canvassing in East Sacramento.
    Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • Marcus Romero and Alberto Parra were out on their Saturday morning canvassing neighborhoods in Oakland to drum up support for Measure E.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Another showed the roof destroyed, with rubble scattered on the ground as emergency responders surveyed the aftermath.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 4 June 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter recently informally surveyed agents, managers and executives to name who from that world is poised for a breakout, and Phillips was among those names.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • It was not solicited in any way, not even implicitly by sending an announcement.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
  • Lula, who is seeking reelection, accused Bolsonaro allies of soliciting foreign interference for domestic political gain.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Build a culture of intellectual accountability in which employees are expected to interrogate AI output rather than relay it.
    Chris Rosenberg, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • On May 13, investigators with Dallas police traveled to Beeville, Texas, where Holloway is incarcerated, to get a DNA sample and interrogate him.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 May 2026

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“Circularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circularize. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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