as in brochures
a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover
promptly tosses out those advertising circulars that come in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of circulars
Similar circulars have been issued before, in anticipation of major storms and other natural events.
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Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
The Tennessean looked at weekly circulars from more than a dozen stores, including Middle Tennessee staples like Aldi, Dollar General, BJ's Wholesale Club.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025
In addition to weekly sales available in circulars, discounts in the Giant Eagle mobile app, and grocery and fuel rewards through a loyalty program, the spokesman said Giant Eagle will be working with suppliers to explore all opportunities to maintain and reduce costs.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
The Tennessean looked at weekly circulars from more than a dozen stores, including Middle Tennessee staples like Aldi, Dollar General, BJ's Wholesale Club.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025
In addition to weekly sales available in circulars, discounts in the Giant Eagle mobile app, and grocery and fuel rewards through a loyalty program, the spokesman said Giant Eagle will be working with suppliers to explore all opportunities to maintain and reduce costs.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulars
Noun
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Pick up catalogs and brochures from representatives of AACC and over 100 colleges and universities.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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Synchrony offers participating health care providers an array of CareCredit marketing materials free of charge, including brochures, signage, acrylic blocks and clipboards.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dozens of publications, signs, plaques, and booklets were identified, including those referencing how light pollution affects sea turtles, booklets on emancipation and the cause of the Civil War, and the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Dorian in 2019.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.—
Regina E. Mason,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After the play, David, Peter and I walked through the crowd to hand out our leaflets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military did not immediately confirm responsibility for the leaflets.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For anxious fliers like myself, understanding how officials decide to close and reopen airspace and approve safe flight corridors can help alleviate some of the stress that comes with crisis-mode travel.—
Clare Dight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The staffing shortages have led to long wait times for flyers.—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among the news articles and pamphlets was a flier with a photo of Stephen Miller's face circled in red with a line through it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds more signs, books and pamphlets have been flagged for review.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of Manus’ key abilities is sorting files and folders.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Those unlucky enough to not have a real fan, like all the publicists on the carpet, were using their folders and papers to fan themselves instead—but nothing seemed to really break the heat.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Circulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulars. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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