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
  • When he was interviewed by the case agent, the interview was conducted in English.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond being faces of the campaign, Butterblu interviewed them to bring to life the brand’s products, photography and video.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Investigators processed the scene, canvassed the surrounding area and interviewed witnesses, Weaver said.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Tallahassee police detectives have reviewed digital evidence and canvassed the area, police said in a statement Sunday.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Only about 21% of residents surveyed for the health assessment said there were enough well-paying jobs locally.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the potential for turbulence caused by the midterms, the financial advisers surveyed recommend staying the course.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Hawkers cannot solicit, negotiate or sell tickets or anything on parkland, which includes the subway station plazas and the sidewalks.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Some scammers impersonate candidates to solicit fraudulent contributions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In May, 2023, the prosecutors finally interrogated Kotthaus and Rau.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • 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

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“Circularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circularize. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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