circularize

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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
  • Ivery declined to be interviewed for this story, but a family representative, court filings and bystander video help chronicle a case that the government wanted prosecuted one moment but dismissed the next.
    Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The local literary landmark in Fairway established its national reputation largely through its author appearances, typically with Jennings interviewing a famous visitor in front of a packed audience.
    Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Hundreds of volunteers combed fields and streets, posting fliers and canvassing neighborhoods, their eyes peeled for any sign of the small blonde girl.
    Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In their investigation, police obtained security footage and canvassed the surrounding area, authorities said.
    Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, trade and legal experts recently surveyed by JPMorgan put the odds that the Supreme Court will rule against the administration at 70%-80%.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
  • More than half of investors surveyed by JLL have been able to get significant budget growth over the past two years in the space.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In one 2011 email, Epstein revealed that Sarah brought herself and Beatrice and Eugenie to visit him after his release from jail in Florida, where he was convicted in 2008 of one count of soliciting a minor for prostitution.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • His coy response notwithstanding, Newsom has been developing a national image with a possible presidential run in mind, soliciting national media attention and making appearances in other states.
    Dan Walters, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Circularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circularize. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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