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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
The massive conifers can grow to more than 300 feet tall with a more than 30-foot circumference at the base.
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Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Measure the circumference of your arm with string and compare it to the cuff dimensions offered.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Now, balls must pass FIFA’s ‘Quality Programme for Footballs’ test, which gives about a 10 per cent leeway for balls in circumference, weight and pressure.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 June 2025
This measure uses waist circumference, weight, and height to assess body composition and health risks.14
Ultimately, more research needs to be done on these newer measurements, which are not yet widely used.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for circumference
Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Measure the circumference of your arm with string and compare it to the cuff dimensions offered.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Now, balls must pass FIFA’s ‘Quality Programme for Footballs’ test, which gives about a 10 per cent leeway for balls in circumference, weight and pressure.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 June 2025
This measure uses waist circumference, weight, and height to assess body composition and health risks.14
Ultimately, more research needs to be done on these newer measurements, which are not yet widely used.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for circumference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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Prepare a planting bed at least 5 to 6 feet (preferably 10 feet) in diameter and cultivate it to a depth of 10 to 12 inches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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However, such baskets are typically two feet in diameter, with a 2.5-gallon reservoir.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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Those are 3-point shooting, second-unit scoring and perimeter defense.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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According to Caine, officials quickly evacuated the base in part of extend the security perimeter, leaving behind two Patriot missile batteries and some 44 soldiers.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
26 June 2025
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Aligning access with actual job function reduces the blast radius when credentials are compromised.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This included the vehicle’s speed, the turning radius of the steering wheel and time stamps.—
David Sella-Villa,
The Conversation,
24 June 2025
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Periphery, fresh off their 2025 release Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre, will bring their signature technical wizardry to the tour, while Honey Revenge, whose debut album Retrograde Heart has been praised for its infectious hooks and alternative edge, will add an exciting contrast to the lineup.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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The tiles are made from non-toxic, BPA-free plastic with smooth, rounded edges.—
Nora Colomer
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9 July 2025
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Dinosaurs have become mundane to the viewing public, and due to climate change, can only survive near the Earth’s equator, where travel is expressly forbidden.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
5 July 2025
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Understanding The Tropic Of Cancer The Tropic of Cancer is a line 23.4 degrees north of the Earth's equator through The Bahamas, Mexico, Egypt, Libya, Niger, Algeria, Mauritania, Mali, Chad, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, India, Myanmar, China and Taiwan.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Make time for personal activities, set boundaries and prioritize your well-being.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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When Mercury enters your sign on June 26, your ability to communicate your needs and boundaries sharpens.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Rough railroad crossing impacts can include flat tires, bent rims and front end and suspension system damage.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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This progressive lightening affects the hair itself, with the dog's skin, nose, and eye rims typically remaining dark.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The current threat represents the parasite's northward march through Central America over two years, reaching Mexico in November 2024 and spreading to within 700 miles of the U.S. border.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Many have had to leave family and husbands behind as fighting continues along Ukraine’s 1,500-mile land and sea border with Russia.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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