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 That requires the spacecraft to use its own propulsion resources to circularize at an operational altitude over the equator. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 10 Dec. 2021 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
  • Civil rights and criminal justice experts interviewed by the Observer say the police owe it to the community to do a thorough investigation and offer transparency, given the history of Black people being lynched in the South.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Additional story elements and research were contributed by South African writer Mda, who interviewed Masekela extensively.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Both have focused more on canvassing and get-out-the-vote efforts.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • Early in his time as CEO, Van Saun canvassed all 18,000 of his employees, looking for suggestions on how to run the bank better.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • New research from The Harris Poll, conducted globally on behalf of Workday, surveyed 6,100 professionals in HR, finance, IT and operations.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Athletic surveyed 25 high-major coaches at Peach Jam last weekend, many of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity because roster numbers are not made public and to protect their relationships with other coaches.
    Brendan Marks, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • The indictment alleges Cloth solicited money from investors, telling them the funds would be used for a film or a video game platform.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • From 2019 to 2026, Cloth solicited big-money investments from clients looking to finance films and other entertainment projects with Creative Wealth, according to the indictment.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The analyst’s value has shifted from extracting data to interrogating what the system surfaces.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • To that end, 14th attempts to interrogate a promise powerful enough to change a nation — and controversial enough to divide it for more than 150 years.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 July 2026

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“Circularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circularize. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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