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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
Its defining feature, by far, is a 10-acre lake with a circumference of over a mile.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
For nearly three decades, the scientific community has recognized waist circumference as a clinical vital sign to predict metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk.
—Aditi Kantipuly, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
And given that pi is the mathematical constant used to help calculate the area and circumference of a circle, there is clearly no better way to honor the occasion than by making one of the most famous of all round foods.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
Pi is what mathematicians call the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for circumference
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
For nearly three decades, the scientific community has recognized waist circumference as a clinical vital sign to predict metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk.
—Aditi Kantipuly, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
And given that pi is the mathematical constant used to help calculate the area and circumference of a circle, there is clearly no better way to honor the occasion than by making one of the most famous of all round foods.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
Pi is what mathematicians call the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for circumference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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Some storms could produce hail larger than 3 inches in diameter, especially with stronger rotating cells.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The recent excavation revealed a massive basin with a diameter of 115 feet, which was once filled with water from the Nile River.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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That came two days before the real WHCD on April 25 was thrown into chaos after an armed man charged through a security perimeter outside the ballroom before he was apprehended.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Working with local police, the Secret Service conducted site reviews of the sprawling complex and established a security perimeter to prevent suspicious individuals from approaching the president and other VIP attendees.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, most leave your counters, hands, and pretty much everything in a several-foot radius greasy and butter-covered by the end of the day.—
Katherine Owen,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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This rechargeable mosquito repeller is a bug spray alternative that banishes those pesky pests within a 20-foot radius.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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The outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship moored off the western coast of Africa is gripping a world primed by recent painful experience to be on edge for the next Covid-19-like event.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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But there’s a significant difference in setting the edge on the college level and doing it in the NFL, where the offensive tackles and tight ends are usually bigger and stronger.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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First, find Mare Tranquillitatis, which appears as a dark scar a little above the lunar equator on the eastern (or right) side of the moon's surface.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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But the area is significantly more challenging to navigate than those near the moon’s equator, where the Apollo astronauts touched down.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary around your time today and follow it so your work stays consistent and controlled.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The fundamental processes governing brain health — genetics, neural and synaptic plasticity, and neuroinflammation — do not respect the arbitrary boundaries drawn between neurology and psychiatry.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Winning the margins Although the Sky’s win was anchored by double-doubles from Cardoso (22 points and 14 rebounds) and Diggins (21 and 11), the game ultimately was won by their ability to maximize advantages at the rim.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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That finding matters because NASA’s Artemis missions are targeting the moon’s south polar region near the basin’s rim.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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An unsecured border strains local services and creates real public safety consequences.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The campaign reinforces the brand’s commitment to a new generation of influence, where performance, creativity and style move seamlessly across borders.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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