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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The eggs mayo, spiked with Maggi and jeweled with trout roe, is a contender for best egg dish in town.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026 -
This included oven temperature, size of pan, and any additional ingredients (eggs, milk, water, or butter).—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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The file, prepared by the Pentagon, reported that teams of agents had seen various orbs and strange figures in the sky or just off the ground.—
Stefan Becket,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Here, concrete and granite orbs (and even bowling balls) echo rounded plants such as ornamental kales and coleus topiaries.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Ellipses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ellipses. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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