as in ovals
a shape that resembles a flattened circle
The teacher drew an ellipse on the chalkboard that intended to illustrate the moon's orbit around the Earth.
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Noun
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Elevate your brunch to a Parisian fantasy with classics like croque Monsieur and quiche or make the ultimate power move with the bar steak (plus eggs).—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Also, be aware of other potential allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soy, and nuts.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Areas marked in red will not have orbs hidden, nor will orbs be placed in waterways or mowed areas, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lewis abandoned the idea to put clear orbs in the sockets early on, but debate about the eyes continued after Lithgow complained that the doll’s line of sight didn’t have a focus.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Ellipses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ellipses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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