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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
For nearly three decades, the scientific community has recognized waist circumference as a clinical vital sign to predict metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk.
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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
The circumference of a circle is given by 2πr, its area by πr², and the surface area of a sphere by 4πr².
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
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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
The circumference of a circle is given by 2πr, its area by πr², and the surface area of a sphere by 4πr².
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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This 1-inch diameter is the size at which hail can start to cause damage, like denting cars, siding or cracking windshields, especially if strong winds increase the force of its impact.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Dig a hole that’s four times the diameter and three times as deep as the nursery container to loosen up the soil.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot guard fits a prototype of length and shooting acumen preferred by the team’s front office, which hopes to build out a perimeter group that can be equally active on offense and disruptive on defense.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Why move on from a player whose defensive edge and perimeter shooting seemed tailor-made for what Golden State lacked?—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The evacuation order covered a half-mile radius around the intersection of Curtis and Garrett roads, according to an emergency alert from the sheriff’s office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 3,800 people live within a mile radius of the site southwest of the city near Carowinds Boulevard where the violations occurred, according to the EPA.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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Style it by the edge of your sofa to add bonus space for your morning coffee or evening snacks, or use it by a window in your entryway, bedroom, or kitchen as a pedestal table to show off your favorite houseplants.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Musk in March outlined plans for the massive operation to build cutting-edge semiconductors for artificial intelligence, robotics and space forays.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 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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The Apollo missions ventured to similar locations near the lunar equator on the moon’s near side, where the terrain was flat and astronauts could remain within reach of communication satellites.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Any trigger that rolls through (cold front, outflow boundaries, remnants from yesterday's storms) will be enough to trigger storm development.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Republicans want to change congressional boundaries during a special legislative session in Florida, while Democrats are asking voters to approve a redistricting referendum in Virginia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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James quickly went by a defender on a back-door cut, took a pass from Luke Kennard and threw down a two-handed, rim-rattling dunk.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Griffin lander will demonstrate its ability to land with no official NASA payload, but will touch down on Mons Mouton near the western rim of Nobile crater close to the lunar south pole.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Areas near the river from just east of O’Hare International Airport north to the Wisconsin border were under a flood warning due to the river’s rising levels, according to the National Weather Service.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The pope is also set to celebrate a Mass for the people of Bamenda, near the western border with Nigeria.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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