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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Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to a medium bowl of ice water and let cool 10 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026 -
First, laying eggs, and now, a run-in with some wild animals was caught on camera.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Their crop tops and miniskirts were covered in plastic orbs, which were layered over nude fabric.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Still, those people who live in either of these two orbs will see prices go higher.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Ellipses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ellipses. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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