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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 main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
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Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The widest tree in Indiana, according to the registry, is a Silver Maple in Lawrence County with a circumference of 361 inches and a height of 103 feet.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Researchers use three methods for assessing child malnutrition – either a child’s height and weight, their BMI, or a child’s mid-upper arm circumference, known as MUAC.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for circumference
Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The widest tree in Indiana, according to the registry, is a Silver Maple in Lawrence County with a circumference of 361 inches and a height of 103 feet.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Researchers use three methods for assessing child malnutrition – either a child’s height and weight, their BMI, or a child’s mid-upper arm circumference, known as MUAC.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for circumference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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Simple yet effective, this fall wreath boasts a large, 26-inch diameter frame full of burgundy leaves.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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The branch was 17 inches in diameter and spanned 34 feet long.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Layering treatments inside and outside the immediate perimeter, as well as further into the yard, ensures that no entry point goes unattended.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film will include exclusive witness testimony, expert forensic analysis, and detailed graphic reconstructions that track the moment the thieves infiltrated the museum’s perimeter and vanished with the priceless treasure.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The integration of manned and unmanned elements reportedly expanded the combat radius four times compared to a standard infantry squad.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pistachio and fig lend it some Mediterranean indulgence, and its radius hovers around you like a halo.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The measure appears to have been the least favored around the southeastern edge of the county, an area that was originally supposed to get access to the silver line.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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These changes, as well as, wearing bangs were a major key to keeping her edges strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Europa's shadow will be visible encroaching on the extreme left of Jupiter's disk at the outset of the double transit, slightly farther from the Jovian equator.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The region sat close to the planet’s equator, resulting in a greenhouse-like environment with high humidity and warm temperatures.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Its location atop overlapping tectonic boundaries, especially the Aleutian subduction zone, means earthquake preparedness remains a constant concern.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Now, the man is left caught in the middle between maintaining a respectful relationship with his girlfriend’s parents and creating healthy boundaries in his own home.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Making winning plays, finishing at the rim, and fighting his tail off defensively.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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LeBron James started on his own baseline, caught Iguodala at the last possible moment, coming from across the rim on its left side to pin his layup attempt against the backboard.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The fight against climate change transcends national borders.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Earlier Tuesday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the country detected North Korea test-firing around 10 rounds of artillery toward its western waters on Monday, shortly before Hegseth arrived at an inter-Korean border village with Ahn to begin his two-day visit to South Korea.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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