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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
However, their weight and hip circumference were back to pre-study measurements within four weeks after stopping ACV.1
Another study looked at Lebanese adolescents and young adults who were overweight or had obesity and received either ACV or a placebo for 12 weeks.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
The engagement ring appeared to be an oval-cut diamond set on a pavé set with diamonds circling the circumference of the ring.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 May 2025
Heart rate Waist circumference Physical activity levels and daily steps
Sleep patterns
Menstrual cycle
Optimize Your Nutrition
Abby Chan, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian and co-owner of Evolve Flagstaff, a collaborative health and performance center in Flagstaff, Arizona.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Times may change on a dime in our tumultuous world, but one thing always remains the same: pi, the irrational-mathematical constant, the ol’ circumference/diameter split, the big 3.14159265358979323….
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
The engagement ring appeared to be an oval-cut diamond set on a pavé set with diamonds circling the circumference of the ring.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 May 2025
Heart rate Waist circumference Physical activity levels and daily steps
Sleep patterns
Menstrual cycle
Optimize Your Nutrition
Abby Chan, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian and co-owner of Evolve Flagstaff, a collaborative health and performance center in Flagstaff, Arizona.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Times may change on a dime in our tumultuous world, but one thing always remains the same: pi, the irrational-mathematical constant, the ol’ circumference/diameter split, the big 3.14159265358979323….
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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Tornadoes caused damage to homes and hail was measured at over 3.5 inches in diameter, preliminary reports to the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The storms also produced large hail, measured over 3.5 inches in diameter, and led to flash flooding, particularly in Fargo and Bemidji, according to local reports.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 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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See live video from the area: Fire containment This is what 65% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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The more moderate blast damage radius (inner grey circle) would destroy residential buildings and probably cause widespread fires.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Indeed, in a short radius around her store, there are larger dairies, family orchards, homestead farm stands, and larger operations growing organic greens.—
Riley Robinson,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 June 2025
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It’s built to last, thanks to a thick resin material that won’t rust, peel, or dent, and boasts a contemporary style with clean lines and smooth edges that’s easy to match other outdoor furniture and decor.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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To get started, consider the following first steps: • Deploy in geographically diverse edge and core regions to avoid over-concentration.—
Mark Mahle,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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All pre-existing images of the sun were taken from within about 7 degrees of its equator.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Scientists have enjoyed close-up images of the sun before, but before now, they have all been captured from around the sun’s equator by spacecraft and observatories orbiting along a plane similar to Earth’s path around the sun.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 June 2025
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Flynt didn’t hesitate to push boundaries with raw imagery and biting cartoons.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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What’s needed now is not just political courage, but real leadership, capable of driving structural reform and aligning finance with planetary boundaries.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and four-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year led the defense at Creighton, with his rim protection and shot-blocking skills.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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His higher center of gravity worries me in terms of his ability to add functional basketball strength and roll with downhill force toward the rim.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Advertisement When the sirens first went off in towns and cities across the country very early Friday morning, many people stayed in bed, knowing that earlier campaigns had wiped out the rocket capabilities of Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Israel's western flank, and Hezbollah, on its northern border.—
Orly Halpern,
Time,
18 June 2025
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And while Americana references are infused throughout, Hilfiger believes its appeal goes beyond U.S. borders.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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