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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Cottage cheese and eggs are two protein-forward options for anyone trying to increase their intake—but which one packs a greater protein punch?—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Jack Doohan Doohan essentially put all of his eggs in Alpine’s basket for his shot at F1.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Standout elements of her attire included her peekaboo bra layering element and a pair of statement metallic silver drop earrings with pierced orbs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 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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“Ellipses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ellipses. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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