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 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
  • The investigation continues, and some facts could change as witnesses are interviewed and evidence is examined, Brown said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Through their lawyers, Ahmed, Gilkar and West declined to be interviewed or comment for this story.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The coalition has been canvassing the state, visiting churches, grocery stores and neighborhoods to talk to residents about the issue and gathering 3,500 signatures to present to lawmakers in hopes of inspiring legislative change.
    Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The political opposition could still freely canvass, freely campaign, freely corral new voters into their camps.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Those surveyed ranked identity services as the second-highest priority in their investments, Wells Fargo said.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Of a group of 102 CHROs surveyed by Gallup, 99% say AI is somewhat or very important to their organization’s strategy.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The records say Fang solicited campaign contributions from associates and referred prospective interns to Swalwell’s congressional office.
    Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Arsenal are now having to pursue sales more aggressively by soliciting bids from other clubs.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Jacobsen, after interrogating scientific and security experts around the world, has imagined an accident at a Siberian lab that launches a runaway outbreak.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Nearly 1,600 agencies in 32 states now have agreements to participate in ICE’s task force model, in which trained local officers can interrogate, arrest and charge people suspected of being in the country illegally, according to ICE data.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Circularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circularize. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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