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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a silly little affair that's of interest to no one beyond the circumference of this campus
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Recent Examples of circumference
These are more fitted than the typical straight-leg jeans and have a smaller hem circumference to tailor the ankles more.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Waist circumference also decreased slightly, though overall weight and blood sugar did not change.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Tree nominees are judged on trunk circumference, vertical height and crown spread.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Flaxseed may also help reduce waist circumference in people with obesity.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for circumference
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Waist circumference also decreased slightly, though overall weight and blood sugar did not change.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Tree nominees are judged on trunk circumference, vertical height and crown spread.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Flaxseed may also help reduce waist circumference in people with obesity.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for circumference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
Noun
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Look for a variety of shapes and sizes to fit your budget and lifestyle, including one on wheels from East Oak with a 20-foot heating range or a stainless steel fire pit with a 17-inch diameter.—
Michelle Lau,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Then twist screw-eye hooks (with openings about the same size as the rope diameter) into the tops of mini ears of corn, one per ear.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shot creation shouldn’t be a problem, but perimeter shooting could be.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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These events underscore ongoing challenges in securing these bases, particularly when personnel bring personal weapons, mental health issues arise, or external assailants breach security perimeters.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are several within a 30-minute radius, and here are a few of my favorites.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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The sheriff’s office put into effect a shelter-in-place order in a 1-mile radius around Idaho Springs and closed State Highway 103 just south of Interstate 70.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The season kicks off with the autumnal equinox, or when the sun is directly above the earth's equator.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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This sedate migration should produce planets in orbits aligned with their star's equator and the orbits of the other planets in their home system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The board urges the alliance to request the necessary funding to support improved transportation within IPS boundaries and asks that all schools participate in a centralized system or forfeit a portion of their operations funding to support this centralized service.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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The original poster replied directly to this comment to clarify her boundaries.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The following sequence, from the Wizards’ season finale in Miami, illustrates Sarr’s abilities to protect the rim, handle the ball in the open court and pass.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bury the entire pot up to the rim, then cover the top with a layer of mulch.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Adult box tree moths are white with a brown border, according to ODA, and are highly mobile.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Defense has prioritized border security, Middle East operations, and the Golden Dome missile defense system in its shutdown strategy.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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