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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
With the entire circumference surrounded by a sea of humanity, Bishnoi hung back, her hands clasped in front of her mouth, while Rai went and lofted the Wanamaker Trophy above his head.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Kind of like a washer but with various cuts on its outer circumference.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
While both weight and waist circumference can indicate health, waist circumference is more accurate.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
For context, the Earth's circumference is about 24,901 miles.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Kind of like a washer but with various cuts on its outer circumference.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
While both weight and waist circumference can indicate health, waist circumference is more accurate.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
For context, the Earth's circumference is about 24,901 miles.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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Hopper balls range in diameter from 18 inches for toddlers and young kids to 29 inches for teenagers and adults.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Each stick measures approximately 7 inches in length and about 1 inch or less in diameter.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Before co-headlining Denmark’s Roskilde Festival with Bruce Springsteen, The Roots were performing in tents beyond the festival's main perimeter.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Organizers of the protest printed a handbook for demonstrators that included a map of the security perimeter, tips on how to gear up for the march, and advice on how to behave if detained by police.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Deputies said that homes in a three-block radius were evacuated as their investigation continued.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Because of its rapid spin, Altair is much wider at its equator than at its poles.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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During the El Niño phase, warm water around the Pacific equator spreads far to the east, typically changing patterns of wind shear to favor tropical cyclone activity in the eastern Pacific and decrease it in the Atlantic.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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With no way to secure this crucial boundary, Microsoft and its peers are left to erect complicated and ad hoc guardrails designed to rein in the consequences of this incurable gullibility.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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Redrawing attendance boundaries for Ballantyne Ridge sparked controversy as parents worried about sending their students to a school with underdeveloped resources and infrastructure.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Seattle cut its deficit to 71-70 and had the ball, but Flau’jae Johnson's layup attempt rolled off the rim.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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De'Aaron Fox at the rim with 11 seconds remaining.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Lower Manhattan became frozen beyond expectation, with subways stopping south of Canal Street, a border that had earlier applied only to cars.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The move, aimed at securing Finland’s collective defense, roughly doubled NATO’s border with Russia.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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