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Shape the dough into a 1-inch diameter log, then slice into ¼- to ½-inch thick rounds.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Only the larger 51mm diameter version of the watch with AMOLED display comes in the Cerakote finish.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Spotting the wake Betelgeuse is about 15 times the mass of our sun and 1,400 times bigger in diameter, Dupree said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Omelet pan size Like regular frying pans, most omelet pans range in size from 8 to 12 inches in diameter.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Only the larger 51mm diameter version of the watch with AMOLED display comes in the Cerakote finish.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Spotting the wake Betelgeuse is about 15 times the mass of our sun and 1,400 times bigger in diameter, Dupree said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Omelet pan size Like regular frying pans, most omelet pans range in size from 8 to 12 inches in diameter.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diameter
radius
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Officials said a shelter-in-place order is in effect for a one-block radius near the intersection of Colusa and Tacoma avenues.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, his high-difficulty catch ability, along with a huge catch radius, makes Lane a fascinating prospect.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Diameter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diameter. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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