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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
Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2025
Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10
How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
On average, the wheel is around 5 inches in circumference.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The hailstone had a diameter of 8 inches, a circumference of 18.62 inches and weighed 1 pound 15 ounces.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 16 May 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2025
Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10
How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
On average, the wheel is around 5 inches in circumference.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The hailstone had a diameter of 8 inches, a circumference of 18.62 inches and weighed 1 pound 15 ounces.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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Voyager 2 found 10 moons during its flyby, ranging from 16 to 96 miles (26 to 154 kilometers) in diameter.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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The storm is still making impacts along the East Coast because of its massive size, measuring nearly 600 miles in diameter, which is twice as big as an average hurricane.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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This is what 61% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Groce joins Gainesville Buchholz standout athlete Justin Williams and 4-star receiver Marquez Daniel as explosive perimeter playmakers in the Napier’s fifth recruiting class at UF.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Betelgeuse, for instance, is a red supergiant that is somewhere between 640 and 764 times the radius of our sun!—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The blast radius of Carl Rinsch‘s extravagant spending habits and Netflix‘s impetuous handing out of millions in the Golden Age of Streaming now has the feds footing the bills.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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The square stones have rounded edges to prevent scratching, and there’s no unpleasant metallic taste.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Back to the top of the order, Jurickson Profar got a changeup on the outside edge of the zone and lined it to left field for a double.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Heat escapes its atmosphere so quickly that, were one to stand at its equator at noon with skin exposed — not a great idea!—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025
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But the moon’s orbit doesn’t line up with Earth’s equator: our constant companion’s path is a bit tilted compared with Earth.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 July 2025
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And as the music industry continues to not only grow but expand its boundaries beyond one genre or one outlet, entertainment numbers overall are also seeing double-digit increases in industries like film and video production.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The boundaries are not a perfect square but run from 43rd Avenue on the east to 63rd Avenue on the west, and from Camelback Road on the north to McDowell Road on the south.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Cape Verde brings elite rim protection with Walter Tavares and a physical defensive style.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In one design, robots would spread a metal mesh from a crater’s center to its rim, turning its concave surface into a natural radio dish.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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During the course of the investigation and with assistance from ICE, state troopers determined that Singh entered the United States illegally and crossed the Mexico border in 2018, FLHSMV said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Russia and China are two of Myanmar’s biggest backers, and Thailand and India have pushed for more engagement with the junta to end the crisis on their borders.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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