circularize

Definition of circularizenext

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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
  • In a study by University of Chicago economists Brian Jabarian and Luca Henkel, more than 70,000 real job applicants were assigned to interview with either human recruiters or AI voice agents.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy interviewed for the position, a league source confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel on Friday.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Deputies raced to the area and arrived at the scene within three minutes and immediately began canvassing the area in an effort to locate the missing boy.
    Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • That soup-to-nuts focus extends to the soft yet structured canvassing Genuardi utilizes, which is made in-house.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • To determine the honorees, the California State Parks Foundation surveyed more than 2,000 members, supporters and the public, and asked them to vote for their favorite parks for 12 categories.
    Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
  • That’s slightly more than the 207,000 new applications analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet had forecast.
    Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • The most common kind of external nonprofit fraud is when people create or run fake charities – groups that solicit donations but in reality are either complete scams that spend little or no time and money on real charitable activities.
    Sarah Webber, Fortune, 24 May 2026
  • Simmons explained the mentality behind his own plays while also soliciting and listening to Thorn’s feedback.
    PJ Green May 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • The resource officer allegedly interrogated CFR without a parent present, violating his rights, the suit says.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
  • Finally, interrogate your own expectations.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026

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

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